6 months post op lipo, disappointed with results. Thoughts? Was this area treated? (photos)

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These are six months post op Lipo pictures, and obviously not ideal results. I am extremely disappointed in these results, and am still very self-conscious. I should not have to pull pants up over fat areas, and do not want to put on a bikini later this week. I should love my new body! Especially after thousands of dollars and six months healing time. I was told at that fat is removed from those areas and does not return, and that I was not a good candidate for a tummy tuck.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. You had a fat reduction liposuction, which is performed most of the time. Your underlying anatomy was not respected or taken into consideration by your surgeon. Your surgeon achieved his/her goal, you look less fat. You have irregularities, lots of fat over the abdomen, anterior and lateral chest wall/rib cage and your back was not sculpted from what I can see from the 3/4 view photo.You will need body sculpting from a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in correcting poor results. This is not easy surgery and if you want to transform your body to what you were made to believe, this cannot be done under local anesthesia. You are scarred internally from the first procedure. If you were my patient, I would do VASER Hi Def Lipo 360 degrees and Renuvion J-Plasma for skin tightening. Would not consider a revision by your surgeon, even if it offered at no charge. Good luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. Thank you for your pictures. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. Based on your images, it appears you may benefit from a liposuction revision with skin tightening or a tummy tuck procedure for a flatter appearance. Please visit a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear journey58,
I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction.  This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately.
The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. The revision can often be done under local as well.While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

journey58I am sorry you are displeased with your results. It appears from your photographs that revision of your abdominal and flank liposuction is a reasonable course of action, as all swelling should have subsided by now. Sometimes revision is needed because residual fat can remain. Often times it can be done under local anesthesia.I would voice your displeasure with your plastic surgeon.  I am sure your surgeon will agree, if not, get a second opinion from a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Based on your pictures, you are a good candidate for liposuction revision, to improve your abdomen. In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

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