Can Smart Lipo Be Done in Same Areas Again?

There are a number of uses for SmartLipo, and it’s true that some doctors won’t treat the same area more than once. Others, like myself, will do a second or even a third treatment, though they are done generally 6-12 months after the first treatment. There is no evidence that SmartLipo causes loose skin; to the contrary, it tightens loose skin.

Thank you for your question.  I'm sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your results.  Revision SmartLipo is something that is not unheard of.  In fact, revision liposuction in general can be very common.  I often see patients in my practice who were unhappy with their liposuction results from other surgeons.  I generally advise them to wait at least one year before committing to a revision procedure, especially for SmartLipo, as the full results with skin tightening are best seen at 6-12 months post op. 

If your previous surgeon feels uncomfortable performing this, there is nothing wrong with seeking a second opinion.  Revision liposuction, if there is cause for it, does not in itself cause loose skin.  What your doctor may be concerned about is over-resection, which can cause undesirable results.  Again, it never hurts to seek out a second opinion with a board certified plastic surgeon and have an open discussion regarding your goals.