What went wrong with Bodytite on my legs? (Photos)

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I had Bodytite with lipo done in August 2018. I did outside thighs, inside thighs and knees. My legs look like Frankenstein. I have an orange size dent (see pics) on each side of my hip area. I also have a dent on the inside of my left thigh. My left leg looks worse or deeper than my right. My doctor says that I had both dents prior and they are “zones of adherence”. I did not! My hips were smooth.She is using exiles to fix. I see no difference yet. What is wrong with me and can it be fixed?

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

From the pictures you posted it appears you have depressed area that do not have enough fat. It is likely that too much fat was taken out during the liposuction. I cannot be sure because there are no pictures from before the surgery. I dont think that this was a BodyTite Problem. I would either seek another opinion or ask the surgeon who performed the procedure to fix with fat grafting or lipo shifting. Wishing you the best of health. Dr Wright.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great questions. I am sorry for your results. However, with out pre-op images I cannot properly evaluate you. I suggest consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination and for a detailed plan to achieve your desired results.

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Liposuction and BodyTite, just like any thing in life can have unwanted effects and it is important for them to be dealt with. Excess fat results in swellings (bulges). Less fat results in indentations. There are nay ways to fix them. I suggest you speak with your doctor and explore all the options that she can offer or suggest others to help. I have been performing BodyTite Liposuction for over 7 years and it is s great technique for fat removal as well as skin tightening.Please make sure that you see an experienced doctor for a thorough consultation and assessment prior to undergoing any treatments.Best regards and I hope this helps, Dr. Sapijaszko (Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery)

Joseph A. Russo, MD · Answer

too much fat was taken out during the procedure. You might want to consider  treating the overresected areas with fat grafting the rebuild the area

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is not a problem related to BodyTite. It is a liposuction error. This won't resolve with Exilis. I would get another opinion. I think you need fat grafting. The outside/lateral legs/hip are difficult areas for liposuction and I'm sorry this happened to you.

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