Creases on lower abdomen following lipo. Is there a way of correcting this without further surgery? (Photo)

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I had liposuction surgery over a year ago to remove a stubborn fat layer on my lower abdomen. However, I am left with creases below my belly button. I wore my compression garment as advised and have had lymphatic drainage massages up to 6 months after procedure. Is there any way of correcting this without further surgery, such as laser treatment/radio frequency? I’ve been exercising to try and tone the area but the creases don’t seem to be fading. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is because you have some loose skin. start morpheus, trusculpt FLEX/ID, and thermage to help tighten the skin. any specific indentations can be filled with renuva or fillers.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear nclarke17420,
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. 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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

In your two pictures your abdomen looks different. I have a feeling these display more when you’re flexing your abdomen which is probably true for everyone to some degree.

Either these lines represent your true skin folds probably based on where hemi and scription‘s are naturally anatomically placed on your body. The second explanation is that your surgeon purposely added horizontal lines to mimic your hemi and scription‘s in an attempt of what’s often called high definition or etching. And that technique the muscle intersections are over treated on purpose to emphasize fat looking like bulging muscle. You should discuss this with your provider to ask if he or she purposely try to create six pack lines during the procedure. If that’s the case it’s pretty difficult to fix.

In reality regardless of if this was done on purpose(my best guess) or not it’s probably going to be difficult to correct.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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