Will my lipo scars go away? 4 months post.

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I had lipo 4 months ago on my knees, and it’s left me with ugly holes on my knees. I get questions about it all the time and I hate how noticeable it is. Will they fade? They are deep so I’m worried. Should I have the lasered?

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, looks like they used a punch biopsy for entrance and you have an indentation. They need to be cut out and sewn to get the edges together for best results at this point

Eduardo Ochoa, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question!

Scar tissue is the way of our body to heal a wound, unfortunately, this repair tissue lacks the properties of healthy skin and they just don´t dissapear, there are many treatments to help the healing process and the scar to be less noticeable. Your scars are very deep and I don´t think using a product will help too much in your case, the best option would be to revise the scars (remove and suture), remember that there will still be a scar but it will be just a fine line.
I hope this helps. Wish you the best

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.To be honest, laser will not change or fill in those scars. My suggestion would be to have the scars revised and sutured, that way you don’t have the holes there.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Your scars will continue to heal for up to a year. If after that they are still prominent, talk to your surgeon about options for improvement. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sydh27,it is likely that your scars will improve with time. You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These are still healing. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers, subcision, fillers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Knees are a tricky area.  The scars from liposuction will continue to fade in most cases for at least one year.

Nidia H. De Jesus, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.
Four months after liposuction, it is possible that the access site scars will continue to improve - lighten and flatten. Yours are a bit depressed and I wonder if they were closed at the time of surgery, which could explain their appearance. It may be advisable to wait a bit longer -- 2 to 6 months -- to consider revision, whether with laser or other modality. If this continues troubling you, it may be best to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon so that he/she can help formulate a plan. 
Best wishes!

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