Is this just loose skin or do I need a revision? (Photo)

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I had lipo 360 and a tummy tuck done 18 months ago. I still have what feels like fat on my flanks. My doctor is refusing a revision. He first said it was swelling, then he said it was fat (I gained 7 lbs after surgery.) I lost the weight now he said it is loose skin and that there is no fat to remove. He said it would be another $15000 to remove this skin. For reference I am 5 ft and 107 lbs. I paid over $20000 for my full surgery. Is this just skin or do i nees a revision?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

An exam is needed to know for sure but from the photos it appears you would benefit from some liposuction.  This would remove the excess fat and help to improve the overall contour.  Depending on the extent of liposuction needed, the procedure could possibly be done under local anesthesia.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on these photos, you do have excess fat on your back, flanks and abdomen. You have asymmetrical hips due to excess fat. As a Total Definer board certified plastic surgeon, I would recommend VASER Hi Def Lipo 360 to create an hourglass figure. This is not a revision, it is further surgery to improve your shape and create an athletic figure. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Although an examination is needed to be certain, it appears you may have some excess fat and skin. The tummy tuck does not address loose skin on the flanks. Please go visit with someone else to be certain.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

From the photos, you definitely need more liposuction and I would recommend the whole abdomen and flanks with the micro canulas to really get a better sculpting and more thorough job done.  It should be done under local so the doc can stand you up and fine tune it right then and there.  Also be sure to get bodytite RF and morpheus done at the same time for extra skin tightening.  Cost is probably going to run around  $10-$12,000 for quality work and it is worth traveling to get what you want and need.  Your results are typical of what we see when the doc does lipo under general and can't stand you up and fine tune it and probably using the bigger canulas as well.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based on your not supposed to photos, I would recommend revision liposuction 360 to correct your issues. I do not feel that success skin but excess adipose tissue. Best to do virtual consultation. Fee $5000-$10,000 ranges.

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Is this just loose skin or do I need a revision? (Photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Sometimes it's worth going elsewhere for the fine-tuning that's needed.

Answer: Sometimes it's worth going elsewhere for the fine-tuning that's needed.

Answer: Post tummy tuck Lipo with residual fat deposits

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