June 2010 I had lipo on my abs, flanks and back by an unqualified dr. I am now left with severe gouging on some areas, uneven belly with dips and valleys, and shelfing from one area to another where feathering was not done. I have talked to a few Board Certified Drs since with different suggestions each time. My question is what do I do to fix my mishapen body? Fat graft, more lipo to even the areas, tummy tuck to redrape skin--but the uneven fat removal still will be there even if the skin's tight.
Answer: "Botched" liposuction, is it correctable?
Sorry to hear about your surgical misadventure. I see about 2 patients per months with the exact same complaints that you are describing. It looks like someone was "off roading" on your abdomen. These problems are difficult to correct, might take more than one surgery and it will never be the same as if you would've had it done correctly the first time. I am always amazed that when people are going to buy a car, they test drive it, look around, come back and drive it again just to make sure they are not making a mistake. On the other hand, they give their one and only body to the lowest bidder! Which is the costlier mistake? You need to go beyond just asking if your surgeon is board certified. You need to know and verify that your surgeon is a plastic surgeon or he has priveleges at a hospital in doing liposuction not just in his office. I see deceptive advertisement on the internet daily with liposuction "surgeons" being family practitioners to dentists and any speciality in between. On the bright side, you can get improvement in these areas by skin excision, further liposuction and/or fat grafts. Fat grafts do not always work well in overly scarred and contracted tissues. Good luck.
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Answer: "Botched" liposuction, is it correctable?
Sorry to hear about your surgical misadventure. I see about 2 patients per months with the exact same complaints that you are describing. It looks like someone was "off roading" on your abdomen. These problems are difficult to correct, might take more than one surgery and it will never be the same as if you would've had it done correctly the first time. I am always amazed that when people are going to buy a car, they test drive it, look around, come back and drive it again just to make sure they are not making a mistake. On the other hand, they give their one and only body to the lowest bidder! Which is the costlier mistake? You need to go beyond just asking if your surgeon is board certified. You need to know and verify that your surgeon is a plastic surgeon or he has priveleges at a hospital in doing liposuction not just in his office. I see deceptive advertisement on the internet daily with liposuction "surgeons" being family practitioners to dentists and any speciality in between. On the bright side, you can get improvement in these areas by skin excision, further liposuction and/or fat grafts. Fat grafts do not always work well in overly scarred and contracted tissues. Good luck.
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Answer: Best Correction for Botched Liposuction Thank you for your question. Without photos difficult to answer. In general after liposuction, i would wait 6-12 months for a final result. If there is unevenness, A liposuction revision may be all that is needed. Sometimes fat transfers may be needed to corrected deformities. Discuss you concerns with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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Answer: Best Correction for Botched Liposuction Thank you for your question. Without photos difficult to answer. In general after liposuction, i would wait 6-12 months for a final result. If there is unevenness, A liposuction revision may be all that is needed. Sometimes fat transfers may be needed to corrected deformities. Discuss you concerns with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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February 12, 2011
Answer: Correcting liposuction contour deformities
This can be a very difficult problem to correct and may take more than one procedure. You have taken the correct first step seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon. Many patients may require a combination of additional liposuction and fat grafting to correct the areas that you do not like. If the areas are in your lower abdomen and you have enough excess skin, a tummy tuck may be a potential option. Without any pictures it is difficult to assess. Best of luck.
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February 12, 2011
Answer: Correcting liposuction contour deformities
This can be a very difficult problem to correct and may take more than one procedure. You have taken the correct first step seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon. Many patients may require a combination of additional liposuction and fat grafting to correct the areas that you do not like. If the areas are in your lower abdomen and you have enough excess skin, a tummy tuck may be a potential option. Without any pictures it is difficult to assess. Best of luck.
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May 29, 2020
Answer: VIDEO: botched abdominal liposuction fixed with a tummy tuck at 6:15
There is no defined treatment plan for botched liposuction and therefore you are receiving muliple recommenations. I am attacing a video of a botched liposuction fixed with a tummy tuck at 6:15
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May 29, 2020
Answer: VIDEO: botched abdominal liposuction fixed with a tummy tuck at 6:15
There is no defined treatment plan for botched liposuction and therefore you are receiving muliple recommenations. I am attacing a video of a botched liposuction fixed with a tummy tuck at 6:15
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Revisional liposuction surgery
I am sorry to hear of your experience. Unfortunately, your problem is quite common. In the interest of saving money, many patients incur problems that cannot be fully corrected.
You are best off consultating a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in revisional liposuction procedures. the surgical plan should be logical and reasonable. You cannot make another mistake.
Correction of your problem may involve revisional liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, body lifts or fat injection. A board certified plastic surgeon is best qualified to perform all these procedures.
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Revisional liposuction surgery
I am sorry to hear of your experience. Unfortunately, your problem is quite common. In the interest of saving money, many patients incur problems that cannot be fully corrected.
You are best off consultating a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in revisional liposuction procedures. the surgical plan should be logical and reasonable. You cannot make another mistake.
Correction of your problem may involve revisional liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, body lifts or fat injection. A board certified plastic surgeon is best qualified to perform all these procedures.
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