I'm 14 weeks post op tummy tuck and lipo to flanks. I feel that my flanks/love handles needed a bit more liposuction as I get a muffin top on the sides even in loose clothing. I'm so unhappy about it. Could it still be swelling. What could be done?
Answer: Liposuction is needed Thank you for your pictures. It is unlikely that this is still swelling three months after your surgery. This is some residual fat that needs to have a bit more contouring with liposuction. Revisit with your plastic surgeon as to his or her plan for additional contouring.
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Answer: Liposuction is needed Thank you for your pictures. It is unlikely that this is still swelling three months after your surgery. This is some residual fat that needs to have a bit more contouring with liposuction. Revisit with your plastic surgeon as to his or her plan for additional contouring.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: Need touch up... Thank you for your question and posting your pics. Based on the information you have provided, it seems that you have some residual lipodystrophy present. It would be best if you contacted your plastic surgeon and discuss your options including touch up or revision liposuction. Best of luck.
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June 9, 2014
Answer: Need touch up... Thank you for your question and posting your pics. Based on the information you have provided, it seems that you have some residual lipodystrophy present. It would be best if you contacted your plastic surgeon and discuss your options including touch up or revision liposuction. Best of luck.
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April 16, 2019
Answer: Disappointed with results 14 weeks post op Tummy Tuck and Liposuction to flanks. Is it swelling? Thank you for the question and pictures. Although some swelling can certainly still be present, part of your concerns may be related to the presence of excess skin in the “muffin top” area. These areas are often not addressed adequately with tummy tuck/liposuction surgery. Often, extended tummy tuck operations are necessary to improve the contour of these (flanks or muffin top) areas. Treatment of the stubborn muffin top involves excision (lipectomy) of the excess skin and adipose tissue. If, in the longer term, you remain displeased with the appearance of these areas, additional skin excision (lipectomy) and/or liposuction surgery may be necessary to improve your outcome.
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April 16, 2019
Answer: Disappointed with results 14 weeks post op Tummy Tuck and Liposuction to flanks. Is it swelling? Thank you for the question and pictures. Although some swelling can certainly still be present, part of your concerns may be related to the presence of excess skin in the “muffin top” area. These areas are often not addressed adequately with tummy tuck/liposuction surgery. Often, extended tummy tuck operations are necessary to improve the contour of these (flanks or muffin top) areas. Treatment of the stubborn muffin top involves excision (lipectomy) of the excess skin and adipose tissue. If, in the longer term, you remain displeased with the appearance of these areas, additional skin excision (lipectomy) and/or liposuction surgery may be necessary to improve your outcome.
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June 5, 2014
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck and liposuction You may certainly still have some swelling at 14 weeks post tummy tuck and liposuction. You appear to have a very noticeable change compared to your pre-surgery photos. Some of the loose skin in the flank area will likely not improve that much due to the stretch marks in that area. Perhaps your expectations were not realistic with regard to what a tummy tuck could do for your particular anatomy- you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon. But be patient and wait a few months to see your final outcome.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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June 5, 2014
Answer: Swelling after a tummy tuck and liposuction You may certainly still have some swelling at 14 weeks post tummy tuck and liposuction. You appear to have a very noticeable change compared to your pre-surgery photos. Some of the loose skin in the flank area will likely not improve that much due to the stretch marks in that area. Perhaps your expectations were not realistic with regard to what a tummy tuck could do for your particular anatomy- you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon. But be patient and wait a few months to see your final outcome.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
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Answer: Swelling 14 weeks after tummy tuck surgery Thanks very much for your photograph. It is
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Answer: Swelling 14 weeks after tummy tuck surgery Thanks very much for your photograph. It is
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