Help! I had liposuction on flanks abdomen and lower back 3.5 weeks ago. My upper abdomen looks like there is an upside down v and it is not smooth or even. How can this be fixed? Is this still healing from liposuction or this a result from a bad technique during surgery? And how can I correct it? Is there a non surgical way to fix this?
June 29, 2014
Answer: 4 Weeks post Liposuction. Does this look like bad results or am I still healing? How can I fix this? Although the swelling will improve with the passing weeks, I am afraid that the visible contour defects that you have are permanent. You did not mentioned whether or not you've had kids or your age. I have frequently found that middle age, child bearing women, even when they are thin, just don't have enough elasticity for that skin to rebound after a liposuction of the abdomen. I also don't know if you had lymphatic massages with the use of ultrasound but we routinely advice our patients to do so.You ave to wait it out at least another 3 months. It's possible to go back in, release the tissue and perform a fat transfer in an attempt at contour correction. Good luck
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June 29, 2014
Answer: 4 Weeks post Liposuction. Does this look like bad results or am I still healing? How can I fix this? Although the swelling will improve with the passing weeks, I am afraid that the visible contour defects that you have are permanent. You did not mentioned whether or not you've had kids or your age. I have frequently found that middle age, child bearing women, even when they are thin, just don't have enough elasticity for that skin to rebound after a liposuction of the abdomen. I also don't know if you had lymphatic massages with the use of ultrasound but we routinely advice our patients to do so.You ave to wait it out at least another 3 months. It's possible to go back in, release the tissue and perform a fat transfer in an attempt at contour correction. Good luck
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June 30, 2014
Answer: Liposuction results Thank you for your question. I understand your concerns, however, you are still very early in the recovery process. It can take up to 6 months for the swelling to resolve and at that time you can determine if there is are contour abnormalities. I would continue to wear a garment to help with swelling and let your plastic surgeon know your concerns. Good luck.
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June 30, 2014
Answer: Liposuction results Thank you for your question. I understand your concerns, however, you are still very early in the recovery process. It can take up to 6 months for the swelling to resolve and at that time you can determine if there is are contour abnormalities. I would continue to wear a garment to help with swelling and let your plastic surgeon know your concerns. Good luck.
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