I had tumescent lipo on my thighs--inner, outer, gluteal fold. It's 4 months after and I seem to have some sort of "double butt-cheek" on my left buttock. I am horrified. I went into the doctor and he basically said that there was just something wrong with my butt. Which is ridiculous, I know I have some cellulite but before the procedure I didn't have a double butt-cheek! Could it be excess swelling that hasn't left? If not, can it be corrected? I am so sad about this.
Updated: I said "left glute" when the crease appears to be on my right glute. But it's an optical illusion because i took the photo using my mirror. So the left appears to be the right and vice versa.
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August 14, 2011
Answer: Always look at your before and after lipo photos
Liposuction can be done easily for your abdomen after an appy but you should probably wait at least 6 months for the scar to mature since it will most likely need to be undermined to get rid of the puckering which is usually seen with appy scars. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
Each area of the body has its own unique charisterics of how it reacts to liposuction. The most problematic area is usually the upper inner thighs. However, with care and experience, even this area does well. A good, experienced surgeon should rarely get lumpiness or irregularity. When I...
In most cases swelling will resolve in two to three months. Due to the lymph vessels in the area, swelling takes a little longer to go away. Massage is certainly helpful and continue wearing a compressive garment.
