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What Can I Do if the Surgery Wasn't Successful (in my Opinion)?

asked 8 months ago by Aido from Australia in Caulfield 3161
Latest answer by Mark Taylor, MD
Question viewed 116 times
Tags: thighs, conservative, options, unhappy

I'd asked the question about improvement after liposuction 2 weeks ago,most Doctors told me that although my Doc did a good job but he was very conservative about the amount he took out. I'm now getting frustrated,it's been a month and although there's some changes but it is far from what I spent $7000AUD for,750ml on a 170cm,70kg really isn't much at all and I could definitely tell now that my Doc was overly conservative,what can I do about this situation?My thighs are different sizes,too!

4 answers to What Can I Do if the Surgery Wasn't Successful (in my Opinion)?

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I agree with others, talk to your surgeon about your concerns.

It is difficult to tell from the photos, but I think I can see some reasonable improvement. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor. Sometimes a secondary procedure is necessary to reach an optimum result.
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

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Unhappy with outcome from liposuction 1 month postoperatively

You are still early in the healing process and there is still a fair amount of inflammation and swelling present - so you need to give this some time - like several months. Still, you should share your concerns with your surgeon who then can give you his/her point of view. Ultimately, if you are still unsatisfied with the result after a specified and agreed period of time, you can aim to amicably reach some sort of reasonable solution to this.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Unhappy with liposuction results

If you are unhappy with your surgical results, I would recommend talking to your surgeon about your concerns - however frustrating it is or however many times you have to communicate it. He or she probably has a revision policy and you can discuss how to better achieve your expectations. It sounds like you may have already sought out second opinions, which is a good idea in certain situations, but I would recommend discussing this with your original surgeon at this... more
Michelle Spring, MD

Marina Del Rey Plastic Surgeon
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LIPOSUCTION RESULTS

I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. I am sure you will be able to reach a reasonable solution.
Todd B. Koch, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

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