I had liposuction 7 months ago and I am still having this terrible discoloration on my abdomen. It hasn’t improved at all over time. The liposuction was clearly overly aggressive. I’ve tried two rounds of vbeam laser and it doesn’t seem to be improving. She used the regular vbeam but I’m thinking about paying more for a dermatologist to use the vbeam perfecta. What else can I do? At this rate I’m just going to tattoo my whole stomach. Also it appears to be vascular and change intensity throughout the day. When I’m cold it looks the worse. When I’m fresh out of the hot shower or have just massaged it, it is barely noticeable.
July 9, 2025
Answer: Dispigmentation after liposuction It seems that most of your problem is related to vascular response. In other words the nerve regulation of blood vessels is still returning to normal level after “injury” during liposuction. This happens to every patient who has liposuction but reaction is individual and may last much longer in some patients like you. In time it will improve and very likely completely disappear. Sun protection is critical to avoid permanent dispigmentation. Good luck.
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July 9, 2025
Answer: Dispigmentation after liposuction It seems that most of your problem is related to vascular response. In other words the nerve regulation of blood vessels is still returning to normal level after “injury” during liposuction. This happens to every patient who has liposuction but reaction is individual and may last much longer in some patients like you. In time it will improve and very likely completely disappear. Sun protection is critical to avoid permanent dispigmentation. Good luck.
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July 9, 2025
Answer: PERSISTENT VASCULAR DISCOLORATION POST-LIPOSUCTION Hello, dear. This appears to be a persistent vascular change after aggressive liposuction, such as post-inflammatory erythema or dilated capillaries (vascular matting). The fact that the color changes with temperature or massage suggests an active vascular component. The standard Vbeam laser may be insufficient. The Vbeam Perfecta is a better option because it offers greater precision and power, and with several well-adjusted treatments, there is usually improvement, although more than 3-4 sessions may be necessary. It is essential to see a dermatologist who is an expert in vascular lasers.
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July 9, 2025
Answer: PERSISTENT VASCULAR DISCOLORATION POST-LIPOSUCTION Hello, dear. This appears to be a persistent vascular change after aggressive liposuction, such as post-inflammatory erythema or dilated capillaries (vascular matting). The fact that the color changes with temperature or massage suggests an active vascular component. The standard Vbeam laser may be insufficient. The Vbeam Perfecta is a better option because it offers greater precision and power, and with several well-adjusted treatments, there is usually improvement, although more than 3-4 sessions may be necessary. It is essential to see a dermatologist who is an expert in vascular lasers.
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