Discoloration, Blotchiness, and Dimpling from Smart Lipo

I had Smart Lipo (with suctioning) done about 5 months ago on my inner thighs and lower abdomen. I am a 20 year old athlete and I just wanted contouring, so not that much fat was taken out. My inner thighs actually turned out well, but my lower abdomen (pouch area) is still discolored, blotchy, and has uneven bumps/dimples. What causes this and will it go away? Can I do anything to minimize the effects?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by msosh in New Brunswick

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Contour irregularities...

Hi there- Unfortunately, the poor outcome you describe in your abdominal area is very common with the SmartLipo technique... I see a few patients a month who have these contour irregularities from laser liposuction, and unfortunately require more surgery to restore a pleasing and smooth appearance. These irregularities occur when there is uneven damage to the fat from the laser used in the procedure, or (if suction was also used) when uneven aspiration is performed. In other words, it might be c more