As a Result of SmartLipo I Now Have a Thick Cordlike Scar in the Upper Left Quadrant of my Abdomen. What to Do? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by 1000julys in West Orange, NJ
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: abdomen, options

I also have uneven waves and ripples, which dont bother me as much as the scar.

also the cordlike scar is within the abdomen- not on top of the skin. It is a fibroid type of feel, hard and thick and it is uncomfortable at times.

5 answers to As a Result of SmartLipo I Now Have a Thick Cordlike Scar in the Upper Left Quadrant of my Abdomen. What to Do? (photo)

Why SmartLipo is Not so Smart

Hi there- The problems you are experiencing are unfortunately not rare after liposuction with laser-based devices like SmartLipo. The lasers used cause more trauma to the surrounding tissues and can therefore result in many undesired problems- some of which improve over time, and some which require intervention to resolve. At this point, I would not recommend jumping ship- follow all of your surgeon's recommendations very carefully, and give it time (it will probably take a lot... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Difficult to opinion

After looking at your picture, it is obvious to me, you were not a good candidate for smartlipo, you have stretch marks and loose skin. The best option for you is an abdominoplasty. The hard mass on your abdomen can be inflammation from excess energy, fat necrosis, hematoma or seroma, almost all of these will resolve with time, if less than 6 month, do not get injected with steroid, if you do you may get additional fat necrosis and irregularitie of the abdomen. You need to be sure to consult... more

Victor Manuel Perez, MD
Kansas City Plastic Surgeon

Complications smartlipo

The sad part is that it happened. when this device first came out it was sold to plastic surgeons only. now anyone and everyone has it. the new machines are VERY powerful. unfortunately the most important thing is time and more time. the cord as you have heard need cortisone injections and external ultrasound. the depressions need fat injections. no one will predict how much improvement you might expect.

Sherwood Baxt, MD
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

Your abdomen can be improved either with revision tumescent liposuction or with tummy tuck

Hi. Yo probably have either an organized seroma which has become scar tissue or some fat necrosis. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon