How to resolve botched banana roll, dimples & ripples? (Photos)

Dear grace101b,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

If in USA can use injections in multiple sessions of Sculptra/ Radiesse/combo of both. Expect at least 4-6 sessions every 3-6 weeks. Expected fees in the $20,000+ ranges.

This can likely be resolved using high definition vaser liposuction, but you would benefit from an in person consultation to properly address your concerns. The definitive correction for liposuction deformities requires the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I encounter suboptimal liposuction outcome referrals weekly. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently corrected liposuction caused deformities. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of severity of contour irregularities by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. Finally, when skin redundancy irregularities are observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

The banana roll should not be treated with Liposuction. It usually leads to the worst situation or doesn’t treat the problem.

In order for us to make an assessment on the outcome of a procedure we need to see comparisons between the before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures then ask the surgeon who did your procedure to forward the ones they took.

We typically make assessments based on standard body pictures similar to how plastic surgeons take our before and after pictures.

Pictures with you in the sitting position isn’t helpful. Neither are pictures of you not standing in a straight neutral position.

Consider re-posting with proper before and after pictures.

Regardless the area you describe generally should not be treated with Liposuction and most of the time when it does the problem patients come in for isn’t fixed or a new problem is created.

Typically to correct this Fed needs to be grafted back into that area and this can be technically difficult.

Your situation is fairly complex so I suggest scheduling in person second opinion consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons in your community to see what each one has to say.

There’s no one simple way to fix this but if removing fat created the problem then restoring fat with fat grafting probably is a reasonable first option.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD