Air pocket or fat build up 6 months after BBL and lipo. My doctor says it’s from my pregnancy. Should I get a revision? (photos)

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I’ve read many threads on this site it can be something else. I don’t believe it’s from my having a baby 3yrs ago. My doctor recommended cool sculpting which is. $800 for 2 sessions. I Followed all instructions. I want opinions from other doctors.I honestly think he just doesn’t want to do a revision...should I consider another surgeon? Does it look like a pocket of air? Maybe fluid? It’s soft, doesn’t feel hard or anything. Just annoying the way it looks through tight clothes Please help!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sandiegolove,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong but it is most likely remaining fat. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello,
Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Based on your images, it appears you may benefit from a liposuction procedure. Please visit, a board certified plastic surgery for a detailed surgical plan to achieve your desired results.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photos, pending a formal evaluation, you may be a good candidate for a Revision Liposuction. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. 
The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,That is a contour defect composed of fat and scar tissue. Revision liposuction is the best way to smooth it. Seek out a plastic surgeon with a decade or more experience with body contouring.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

That area is not a pocket of air, but could be residual fat which could be treated with more liposuction. However, you would need to be examined to be sure. If your doctor won't do the revision, find another who will. Cool sculpting does not always work.

Air pocket or fat build up 6 months after BBL and lipo. My doctor says it’s from my pregnancy. Should I get a revision? (photos)

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Air pocket or fat build up 6 months after BBL and lipo. My doctor says it’s from my pregnancy. Should I get a revision? (photos)

Answers (7)

Answer: It's Not Air

Answer: It's Not Air

Answer: Small pocket

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