Hi, I am looking at finding a doctor and while looking through their photos of before and after there are some that have pretty big and ugly scars? I’m curious if there is one type of Lipo procedure that won’t scar. Is scarring bound to go down? Is there things to help that process? To be respectful I don’t want to post any of the photos I’m seeing on this site.
August 13, 2019
Answer: Can I get lipo without scarring? Is there another procedure that doesn't involve scars? Liposuction scars are about 5 mm or less. Also, you should consider the number of scars made for an area. One surgeon may use 3 for liposuction of the abdomen, sides, and back and another may use 15. In general, scarring is a product of genetics. Some people are good scar formers, and others are poor scar formers. The scar will fade over a year’s time. Silicone sheets, Mederma, and Biocorneum are reasonable and popular options. There is no one cream that is better than another. I recommend that the scar therapy begin after the scars have healed and there are no open areas, which usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.Liposuction does cause scar tissue, and this scar at the least makes a secondary liposuction more demanding physically. If more liposuction is needed and the skin is of good enough quality, more liposuction can be done. The less fat that is removed, the less the probability that contour deformities are created. The uniform and smooth liposuction paradigm is difficult to teach, and many surgeons can never really achieve this level.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: Can I get lipo without scarring? Is there another procedure that doesn't involve scars? Liposuction scars are about 5 mm or less. Also, you should consider the number of scars made for an area. One surgeon may use 3 for liposuction of the abdomen, sides, and back and another may use 15. In general, scarring is a product of genetics. Some people are good scar formers, and others are poor scar formers. The scar will fade over a year’s time. Silicone sheets, Mederma, and Biocorneum are reasonable and popular options. There is no one cream that is better than another. I recommend that the scar therapy begin after the scars have healed and there are no open areas, which usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.Liposuction does cause scar tissue, and this scar at the least makes a secondary liposuction more demanding physically. If more liposuction is needed and the skin is of good enough quality, more liposuction can be done. The less fat that is removed, the less the probability that contour deformities are created. The uniform and smooth liposuction paradigm is difficult to teach, and many surgeons can never really achieve this level.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: Can I get lipo without scarring? Is there another procedure that doesn't involve scars? Thank you for your question. The short answer is yes. You can liposuction without showing any scars. I use "stealth" incisions, 1cm long and place them low in the groin area, inside the belly button, in the breast crease, armpit folds and top of the buttock crack. You will not see any scars on my patients. I do a lot of patients who had liposuction by other doctors, but I do not go back through their scars.See the attached web reference.
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August 13, 2019
Answer: Can I get lipo without scarring? Is there another procedure that doesn't involve scars? Thank you for your question. The short answer is yes. You can liposuction without showing any scars. I use "stealth" incisions, 1cm long and place them low in the groin area, inside the belly button, in the breast crease, armpit folds and top of the buttock crack. You will not see any scars on my patients. I do a lot of patients who had liposuction by other doctors, but I do not go back through their scars.See the attached web reference.
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