I am 3 months post op. I had my surgery from dr plaza in Cali Colombia. My ab etching is uneven so is my skin. (photo)

Hello 1confused doll,
Thank you for your question regarding how do you fix uneven skin after ab etching three months ago in Columbia. Thank you for your question and pictures. Of course, a thorough physical examination will be required before a definitive solution can be offered. However, in general, ab etching revisions require either further VASER liposuction and/or release of scars. More extreme cases of ab etching revision would require an abdominoplasty. I do not think you need an abdominoplasty. In my opinion, I think you just need revision of your ab etching with VASER. Most plastic surgeons wait at least six months or more after your initial procedure VASER liposuction procedure before considering a revision. If you have thick, scarred areas, you may be a candidate for Kenalog or steroid injected into these areas. I hope I have answered your question regarding how do you fix uneven skin after ab etching three months ago in Columbia. Good luck. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

Hello 1confuseddollSorry about this, i advice you visit or contact your surgeon about all post-op concerns.

Hello,I agree with your concern. I would recommend to do what can at 3 months to optimize your result.  See your surgeon for recommendations, as well as consider regular massage to the areas of persistent swelling, compression, low/no salt diet.  With the possibility of having a secondary/corrective procedure at 1 year once all swelling diminishes and tissue softening occurs.Best wishes,Dr. Sergio Maggidrmaggi.com

May it be too early for a revision?  In my opinion yes.  Will the swelling continue to resolve enough that this are will be smooth?  In my opinion, no.  How would I approach this?  I would wait a few more months for the tissues to heal more as the more healing that is there, the easier the revision will be.  Then I would probably revise this with a combination of lipo and fat transfer. 

At three months post-op, there is still residual swelling from the surgery.  I recommend that you talk to your surgeon and discuss your concerns.  It is important to communicate with your surgeon to properly coordinate your post-op care to achieve the best result. Your surgeon will know the next step to address your concern. Massaging and possible retouch liposuction may be necessary.  

Your Truly,

Brandon-Dzung Mang, M.D.

I would discuss your concerns with your surgeon. At three months you might still have some residual swelling that might improve. When you speak to your surgeon specifically mention the areas you are concerned about. They can follow you closely for this and if it doesn't resolve a lot of times further liposuction can be done to even out the areas. 

Regards,

Surjit S. Rai, MD 



Dallas Plastic Surgeon 

You will require a revision of your high def liposuction results. Please consider getting revision of your abdomen with VASER + Power X + J plasma (this is the secret to tightening your skin).

hello
very often post surgical inflammation persists beyond 6 months as well. However it is prudent to seek a reconsult with your PS. the points to address would be presence of seromas and some regions where possibly some fat is left. These are things which happen, and often a small touch up lipo works well for this. No need to panic
regards