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Thank you for your question. Everyone heals differently meaning that not everyone's scars will look the same. To get a good idea of what your scars will look like, look at other scars on your body.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL
Small incisions are needed to do liposuction. Many times this can be put in inconspicuous locations. But any incision will leave a scar. Scars fade with time but everyone heals differently. Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon should be able to go over scar care with you.
Hi Sarah, Thank you for the question. First, liposuction scars typically are 5-10 mm at most,and most they've completely and never require any additional treatment. Thelighter the base skin color, the less the scars will show. In a smallpercentage of patients (less than 5%), problems can occur when there is overhealing or hypertrophy of the scar. This can be easily managed with siliconegel scar management systems, steroid injections, laser treatments, or surgicalrevision. Sometimes the scars remain red and again this can be managed with scartherapy or laser treatment.
Scar tissue does tend to soften and stretch with time and usually takesnine months to a year to stabilize. It never really disappears but it does tendto subside. If you are talking about contour irregularities on the surface, thesame applies and it may or may not completely resolve.
I feel a lot more could have been done with regards to contouring, but it all depends on how much shaping and lifting you truly want. The back, thighs, arms have more fat that can be removed and the hip/waist can be contoured much more. Fat can also be used to reshape the buttock and...
Thank you for your question. Excess adipose and loose skin in the pubic region can be addressed with a combination of liposuction and direct removal of adipose and skin. It is difficult to say that it can be reduce to half an inch in thickness, but it sounds as if an improvement in...
Calves and ankles can take longer to appreciate a "final" result,fluid can continue in your lower extremities, especially if you areon your feet for extended periods of time throughout the day. You need to follow up with your surgeon.
Hello, and thank you for your question and photos. Although, you do have a moderate amount of bruising, this will not affect your result. Some people bruise more than others. This is usually more evident the lighter your skin is. Ambulation helps to move fluid through, and elevation of uour...
Here our liposuction range in price from $3,500 up to $6,500 depending upon the degree of correction you need, Dr. D would need to see you in a consultation and make the right recommendation. Our prices include all but lab work and pain medications.
When I see stretch marks it is a concern that the skin will not shrink back after liposuction and it may be loose and hang afterwards.However it doesn’t make you a bad candidate for liposuction.The amount of fat to be removed and the amount of skin you have hanging prior to surgery will d...
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