42 yr old femaleop, 162lbs, post op thigh lipo , sutures were never left open, edema (looks like a hernia protruding out) has been present since 1 week post op. I am now 7 months post op. I have read some protein molecules may be to large and trapped… I have had mri and lymphatic nuclear test. Lymphnodes did flow to liver during nuclear test. MRI showed edema and swelling of soft tissue and fatty area. Can I lipo this again? What is solution?
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Your photos are not clear enough to tell if this is shadowing or actual pigment. For shadowing, fat transfers can be done to add fat back into those lined areas. Go to someone who does a great deal of fat transfers.
You appear to have gotten good results in the areas treated. You might want to add your upper abdomen. An examination is needed to see if residual fat is internal and not treatable by liposuction, or external to your muscle. go back to your surgeon and discuss your concerns. Also, make sure to...
For the areas with dents, a fat transfer or Sculptra injections can be done to give more volume. For the lose skin, minimally invasive skin tightening with radiofrequency, like ThermiTight, can be done to help tighten and smooth your skin. These two treatments would not be done at the same time...