Repeat lipo on stomach. What are the risk of getting it done again?

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I have had lipo on abd 4 times .3 tradional and 1 smart. With the last lipo I had fa transfer to buttocks. I told the ps I wanted a muscular butt and by no means was looking for a fat butt or a butt like a woman . Just wanted to look good in jeans . very unhappy wih results .He put to much fat and it looks like Ihave hips. I want to have lipo on abds onelast time nd butt reshaped but he told me that I had a lot of scar tisue inabs due to previous lipo. What are the risk of getting it done again

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I perform revision liposuction using our Hidef Liposuction Revision Protocol which includes liposuction, Liposonix, lipocavitation, fat grafting, fibrous release, Ultherapy, and Genesis lasers for skin tightening. This can improve longterm results. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.there are increased risks such as contour irregularities and depressions.Please see an experienced surgeon in revision liposuctionThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Joubin Gabbay, MD · Answer

Every time you undergo a revision on procedure, you're scar tissue increases and your risk for postoperative complications due as well. After having so many procedures, I generally find that there's not much more fat to take out and further surgery will only complicate matters. In many cases, after patients have had so many revisions, I end up having to add fat to the area to fix contour depressions and regularities. I think you may want to reconsider the need for another procedure. Be very careful undergoing furtherliposuction in that area. It goes without saying that you must find a board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in liposuction and it's revision in a case as challenging as yours. Please be careful– There are a lot of less than qualified doctors out there! I wish you the best. Dr. Gabbay.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Retreating area even wants inflicts a sizable amount of damage for liposuction. Adding laser assisted liposuction induces thermal damage as well. It might be time to leave these areas alone.

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

It is not common to have liposuction of the abdomen 4-5 times. We perform a lot of redo or revision liposuction from all over the world. During revision liposuction, there are usually multiple scar tissue from the previous procedure. If you think you need more liposuction, consider discussing wt loss with your doctor. It may be wise to listen to your plastic surgeon. Make sure that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon.  Good luck!

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

It's very unusual to have liposuction  4-5 times. I would agree with your surgeon in principle (without physical examination) that you probably do not have much fat and more scar tissue. My assumption that this additional liposuction would not be fruitful.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Four liposuction procedures on the same area is a lot! It is difficult to give you a advice without examination or photographs, however there is probably a great deal of scar tissue in your abdominal region from the previous procedures, which increases the risk of perforation or unevenness of the skin. I would not recommend further surgery at this time and would think about diet and exercise to sculpt your body.

Repeat lipo on stomach. What are the risk of getting it done again?

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