I'd like a second opinion, is a belt lipectomy correction possible? (Photos)

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I had a belt lipectomy done 11 weeks ago and the back seems like it doesn't match up too well, could this have been prevented or can it still be corrected? I am happy with the front just not the back, any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Bright928442,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Salvador Medina, MD · Answer

Correction of previous abdominoplasties are quite difficult, but in some cases we can do some improvement. It also depends on what youre expectations are. In your case I think we can improve some details, trying to replace the scar and doing more liposuction.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question whether your belt lipectomy correction is possible. Basically, in plastic surgery most things are correctable. However, towards the end of plastic surgical corrections, there is a law of diminishing returns. That means with each correction, the overall improvement gets less and less. For you, however, it is way too early to determine if you will need any corrections. You are not even three months from your prior surgery. I would suggest you wait another three months, therefore, six months after your initial procedure, and then reassess. Often, the incision and scars can be revised and corrected. However, if you look the same in three months, I would then suggest liposuction for correction of fat excess above the scar. However, I truly believe, by waiting another three months, you will NOT need any corrections whatsoever. Good luck. Thank you for your question regarding whether revision is possible with a belt lipectomy.  I specialize in reconstructive plastic surgery after weight loss.  If you have any more questions regarding the lower body lift, 360 circumferential lower body lift, belt lipectomy, belt abdominoplasty, or belt dermolipectomy please contact my office. Since the body lift is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the lower body lift. Do your research.  Make sure they have performed at least 100 circumferential lower body lift surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.   If you cannot find an experienced, lower body lift surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. You are still in the healing process, I recommend you to wait and if after you still concerned about this. A revision can be an option.

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