Lipo holes healing appropriately? (Photo)

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I had smart-lipo 20 days ago on my ab area, flanks, waist & thighs. The cannula holes on some parts of my body have healed and closed.Others, primarily all the incisions on my flanks, waist and one on my abdomen seem to be healing MUCH slower and I can see what appears to be a closed hole? If that makes sense... there’s no drainage, and there’s some tenderness but no pain. I will be calling my PS today but just wanted to get some thoughts and possibly the correct questions to ask him. Thank you.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for the question.
The incisions  should be healed at this point. I suggest you call your surgeon to have them looked at. Best of luck!

Renata Wix-Harris, MD · Answer

SmartLipo incisions usually close within 48-72 hours after the procedure. It is definitely not normal for your incision to still be open after 20 days. This could indicate a problem like infection or fistula formation. I recommend following up with your surgeon ASAP for examination and to discuss a treatment plan. Good luck!

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. These should heal by this time like other ones. Picture shows slow healing with slough. Please see your PS for evaluation to make sure no infection and for local wound care.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

by 20 days, your holes should be healed. Perhaps you got small burns from the laser. With local wound care, it will heal with time and the scar will be fine. i usually put a single suture in my incisions and they heal very quickly. Ask your board certified PS.david berman md

Lipo holes healing appropriately? (Photo)

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Answer: To me it looks like you have small burns but they will heal

Answer: To me it looks like you have small burns but they will heal

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Lipo holes healing appropriately? (Photo)

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Answer: To me it looks like you have small burns but they will heal

Answer: To me it looks like you have small burns but they will heal

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