360 lipo BBL 3 1/2 months ago. Why does my stomach look like this? (photos)

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Lipo 360 bbl 3 1/2 months ago. My Po care consisted of 16 lymphatic massages and 8 carboxy treatments. Compression garments are still worn. Ps said I could have fibrosis and it takes 6-9 months maybe a year to see my final results. I have the same pudge in my stomach as I had prior to surgery. Was enough fat removed from my stomach? Why does my stomach look like this after liposuction?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction will not improve the skin, but it can create a dramatic improvement in the way a person looks. It will not alter the underlying musculoskeletal anatomy or help with any amount of significant laxity. Recommend that you wait six to 12 months after BBL recovery and then consider a tummy tuck to address the laxity on your abdomen.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos you appear to be a good candidate for full tummy tuck with intense liposuction to improve your body contour and get better curves especially in your laterals and waist and Dominican Butt lift taking the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thank you so much for share with us your concern and photos.
Unfortunately, the liposuction procedure was not the best option for you to get a flat tummy. Due to the extra skin, you still have, the best procedure to be performed was a Tummy Tuck, even when you finish all the session or treatments, you will still have a little extra skin or hanging skin.
I recommend you to contact your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and express your dissatisfaction and your concerns. 
Best of luck!
Dr. Quiroz

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the pictures and provided information as well.
Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for a circumferential tummy tuck, to give you a nice tight tummy and get rid of the extra skin. This is because liposuction does not remove extra skin.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

George Lefkovits, MD · Answer

The post-op photos show that the abdominal skin is not of very good quality. There are lots of stretch marks and there appears to be a fair amount of decreased elasticity in the skin. I don't know if your surgeon pointed this out to you prior to your liposuction. You should return to your surgeon.

360 lipo BBL 3 1/2 months ago. Why does my stomach look like this? (photos)

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