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!
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May 29, 2021
Answer: Creases on skin after liposuction -- trusculpt flex/id, morpheus, thermage, renuva for indentations
The healing from liposuction causes a substantial amount of swelling. The swelling has a tendency to follow gravity and go down to the lower part of your lower extremities. Those who are prone to general edema will see this worse than those who are not. By 3 to 6 months this typically goes back...
At 4'11 and 160 lbs, your BMI is 32. Liposuction can safely remove 10 lbs during on sessions. The sessions can be repeated if needed. Only small incisions are required.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
First question:
Did you have liposuction of the front of your belly prior to your abdominoplasty?
The scar tissue you have is quite extensive. You might require another very conservative liposuction with a lot of feathering ( passing the cannula back and forth without the suction on) to break...