I had bodytite lipo in June of 2010, I have a lump and a wrinkle at the top of my abdomen (see pic) kinda like Tara Reid I am wondering how to get this fixed? What happened here? Is a tummy tuck my only option? A mini tummy tuck? Fat grafting? Really unsure... thanks so much!!
March 1, 2012
Answer: Laser liposuction complications
There are a myriad of “laser” liposuction machines that are being promoted by manufacturers and some surgeons with unproven claims. Your unsatisfactory results are a proof that it’s much more important to pick the right surgeon than the right “tool”. In my practice I use various liposuction tools to achieve desired result. You could benefit from revision lipo-sculpture, that would involve redistribution of fat to smooth out your contour. You do not need a tummy tuck. Please consult a surgeon that has lots of experience with correcting these type of deformities.
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March 1, 2012
Answer: Laser liposuction complications
There are a myriad of “laser” liposuction machines that are being promoted by manufacturers and some surgeons with unproven claims. Your unsatisfactory results are a proof that it’s much more important to pick the right surgeon than the right “tool”. In my practice I use various liposuction tools to achieve desired result. You could benefit from revision lipo-sculpture, that would involve redistribution of fat to smooth out your contour. You do not need a tummy tuck. Please consult a surgeon that has lots of experience with correcting these type of deformities.
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July 2, 2019
Answer: Tara Reid Abdomen
Hello Leeesa1,
I am sorry you have this unsatisfactory result. Although your photo is not perfect in giving me the information needed, I believe that you have a number of issues. First, you have some fat irregularities due to uneven removal/resorption of fat from the liposuction and laser lipolysis. Second, you have a loosening of skin support, causing waves and wrinkles in your skin. Finally, you have redundancy of your skin (extra skin) in both the upper and lower abdomen. Because of all these issues, revision liposuction, fat grafting, and even a mini-tummy tuck would be poor treatment options to solve your aesthetic issues. Only a full abdominoplasty will tighten the skin both above and below the belly button. Additionally, any irregularities in the thickness of the abdominal skin flap (irregularities in the thickness of the fatty tissue) can be addressed as well.
Don't worry, this is not the worst thing that could have happened to you from laser lipolysis. Although these issues seem insurmountable, an abdominoplasty performed by a well trained and highly experienced surgeon will make your abdomen look very nice, one that should make you very happy and content with.
Best of luck!
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July 2, 2019
Answer: Tara Reid Abdomen
Hello Leeesa1,
I am sorry you have this unsatisfactory result. Although your photo is not perfect in giving me the information needed, I believe that you have a number of issues. First, you have some fat irregularities due to uneven removal/resorption of fat from the liposuction and laser lipolysis. Second, you have a loosening of skin support, causing waves and wrinkles in your skin. Finally, you have redundancy of your skin (extra skin) in both the upper and lower abdomen. Because of all these issues, revision liposuction, fat grafting, and even a mini-tummy tuck would be poor treatment options to solve your aesthetic issues. Only a full abdominoplasty will tighten the skin both above and below the belly button. Additionally, any irregularities in the thickness of the abdominal skin flap (irregularities in the thickness of the fatty tissue) can be addressed as well.
Don't worry, this is not the worst thing that could have happened to you from laser lipolysis. Although these issues seem insurmountable, an abdominoplasty performed by a well trained and highly experienced surgeon will make your abdomen look very nice, one that should make you very happy and content with.
Best of luck!
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February 27, 2012
Answer: Treatment for abdominal rippling and irregularities
It looks like a tummy tuck type of procedure is the way to go to tighten the skin and smooth the contour. You have waited long enough. Spot fat grafting will be difficult to do.
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February 27, 2012
Answer: Treatment for abdominal rippling and irregularities
It looks like a tummy tuck type of procedure is the way to go to tighten the skin and smooth the contour. You have waited long enough. Spot fat grafting will be difficult to do.
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