Is it normal for your lower abdomen to have a kangaroo pouch after Smart Lipo?

Hi there,Without pictures it is hard to comment. Pre vs post op.  I would recommend following up with your surgeon, esp regarding bowel movements etc, depending on how long post procedure this was it could be from the pain meds or it could be caused by other issues.

hello monalisa13 Liposuction patients can see results of their procedures as early as 10-14days after the procedure, but improvements continue 4-6 months afterwards as swellings and irregularities resolve. #normal #pouch.

This is difficult to answer without pictures or knowing the timeline. You may have some swelling which can last 3-6 months after Smart Lipo. Compression along with lymphatic massage may give improvement. It really is too soon to tell what your final results will be.be. For best results with treatments like Smart Lipo, I recommend adding a combination of radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. In order to get the best results, a VASER HI DEF procedure is needed to get more contouring and definition. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

Hi! I'm not sure what your pre-op photos looked like. Also I'm not sure how long ago you had the procedure. SmartLipo will help tighten the skin but it can take several months for the final results. However, if you had a hanging pannus prior to surgery you could have a pouch. I would suggest you contact your surgeon to look at pre and post op photos. Also you need to discuss the concern of difficulty with bowel movements. 

Although it's hard to make an accurate recommendation with photos, generally speaking, a good deal of loose or hanging skin left behind after liposuction means body contouring could be in order. Smartlipo™ can offer a minor degree of skin tightening, but won't offer the same significant level of correction as a tummy tuck. The problem with your bowel movements is also quite concerning, and definitely requires following up with your cosmetic surgeon. Best of luck to you.

Hello,A photo would help to have better understanding.The smart lipo or any liposuction should not affect your bowels. It is also unusual to see seroma after few months. I wonder if you have a ventral hernia!?Ventral hernia is a pouch develops because of weak abdominal muscle wall, injury or dehiscence after surgery. the bowel loops come out of abdominal cavity into the hernia. I am not sure if this is what you have but it is a possibility.  The best to have evaluation and find outAll the Best  Dr Ray

It's hard to answer accurately without photos.  There are also a couple of questions to consider:
1. how long ago was the lipo done?  It makes a difference it it was less than a month vs a year ago.
2. what areas were done?
If these issues are recent, I would meet with your surgeon right away and have him assess your status.
Good luck!