What happens to residual fat left over after Smart Lipo? (photos)

April 27, 2016
Asked By:Bcfz in Chevy Chase, MD

I recently had abdominal SmartLipo done (2 weeks) and I am very happy with my results. Now I know that the lumpiness and swelling goes away and can take several months to do so but what happens to fat that wasn't completely taken out. I have fat around my belly button (at least I think its fat as it doesn't seem to fluctuate like my other areas that are sometimes swollen). Is this something that would need to be revised in the future or should it smooth out on it own?

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April 28, 2016

Answer: Residual fat stays put after lipo

April 28, 2016

Answer: Residual fat stays put after lipo

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October 18, 2016

Answer: Swelling May Be Perfectly Normal

Kevin M. Johnson, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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October 18, 2016

Answer: Swelling May Be Perfectly Normal

Kevin M. Johnson, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
April 28, 2016

Answer: Residual fat

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 28, 2016

Answer: Residual fat

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 29, 2016

Answer: Swelling after liposuction

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Answer: Swelling after liposuction

April 28, 2016

Answer: Residual Fat

April 28, 2016

Answer: Residual Fat

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