Uneven Legs After Liposuction - 4 Weeks Post Op

Thank you for the question.

At 4 weeks postop it is still too early to evaluate your final results. I ask patients to wait at least 2 to 3 months to assess the results of the procedure. It may take several months later for the skin to “redrape".

Reasons for asymmetry include asymmetric swelling, seroma/ hematoma,  asymmetric tissue removal etc. Unfortunately without direct examination it is difficult to give you specific advice.

I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon.

Best wishes.

Hello Alyce,

Thank you for the question.  Contour irregularity is perhaps one of the most common potential complications of liposuction.  At 4 weeks there is still some swelling and healing that needs to occur so some changes will still be seen further out.  It may be that you may need a touch up lipo revision to fully correct the irregularity as well.  I would discuss the timing of this assessment and revision with your plastic surgeon.

All the best,

Dr. Remus Repta

At 4 weeks, you are still very early in the healing process and can definitely have temporary irregularities that will disappear with time. Of course, they may not. It can take 6 months to a year to see the final result from surgery.

Photos would be helpful for better assessment of your situation. You should also share your concern with your surgeon.