I have pitting on my saddlebag area due to lipo that I got 11 years ago. My plastic surgeon says that to fix it he would "untether" the skin from the muscle by running a thin rod under the skin, and then pouring in my own fat to smooth out the area. I've heard that untethered skin can hang loose and get saggy and I don't want that! Could I just get fat injections to fill in the pitting without untethering the skin?
Answers (9)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 24, 2011
Answer: How to treat dimpling of saddlebag from previous liposuction
It's totally normal for swelling to make you look the same, or worse, than before your surgery. Swelling can be quite dramatic, but most of it goes away in about two months. Don't feel discouraged!
You will see the results immediately. However, your shape and figure will continue to improve as your swelling decreases over the next several months.You will be placed in a post-surgical compression wrap or garment. If a wrap was placed, you will be changed into a compression garment for around...
Regarding: "Will Most Surgeons Draw on Your Body Before Liposuction?
Will Most Surgeons Draw on You B4 Liposuction to Map Areas and Help You See the Plan? To help avoid any miscommunication and get final approval from pt on areas that will be included or not included."
I cannot...