Rippling and dents on stomach after Smart Lipo?

Had Smart Lipo done on my back, inner thighs and stomach over a year ago. I am happy with the thighs and back but my stomach has a lot of rippling and indentations on it. Is there anything that my doctor can do to get rid of this?

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2 answers to “Rippling and dents on stomach after...”

A: There are options

John P. Stratis, MD

The abnormalities like these continue to get better over 12 months. If it has been longer than that then the following could be done: 1. Touch up liposuctiong 2. Mini tummy tuck or full tummy tuck 3. Steroid injections 4. An external skin tightening treatment like Thermage or Titan If Less than 12 months work... more

A: If you didn't have a good experience the first time, you may not want to go back

Joel Schlessinger, MD

If your doctor left you with these sorts of things, you may be going from bad to worse if you go back.  Usually, if I see any sorts of areas that may need attention, I discuss this with my patients over the 6 month follow up period from SmartLipo.  If anything is done, we do it around... more

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