Is there any hope whatsoever of lipo revision on any of these areas? (photos)

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Had lipo of my stomach, flanks, & (what should have been) my upper thighs. I was butchered! :((( Instead of the top of my thighs, the Dr. removed BOTH fronts of my thighs. My stomach is riddled with canula marks, deep valleys, and raised fat pockets. My flanks are big hard lumps, are pink and splotchy & in pain 24/7. She tried Bellafil/Renuva on my thighs unsuccessfully to add back volume. Also tried Venus Legacy on my stomach/thighs with no improvement. My surgery was Feb 2017...

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear HollyWould,I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction.  This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately.
The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. The revision can often be done under local as well.While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Wow! Obviously, your surgeon has no idea about liposuction surgery. What method was used? Traditional? PAL? Smartlipo? VASER? Your deformities are very difficult to correct. First, you need to be seen in consultation to be evaluated if corrective liposuction and fat grafting is an option (you will need multiple sessions) or an abdominoplasty to improve the abdomen. Based on these photos, the abdominal skin looks scarred and contracted, which causes further limitations.See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in body sculpting techniques for an in person evaluation. Good luck.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

I suggest doing a tummy tuck where you undermine the irregular skin pulling it tight and trimming the excess. This should help smooth out the irregular skin. If successful you could do the same for the thighs using a groom incision

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

The definitive correction for liposuction deformities requires the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I encounter suboptimal liposuction outcome referrals weekly. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently corrected liposuction caused deformities. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of severity of contour irregularities by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. Finally, when skin redundancy irregularities are observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or Facetime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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