Irregularities/Ripples after lipo, what are my options?

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I have ripples and lumpiness on side of waist after liposuction. I have moved away from where I had surgery so I cannot go back to the surgeon but I am desperate to get rid of it. It has been over a year since I had surgery and massaging and exercise has not helped. I am willing to go under again to fix this, but what surgery/treatment will help with this? Thank you.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

Two choices:1.  Some fat grafting to the irregular areas is the surgical technique that is most likely to be effective.  2.  Alternatively, now there is a new off-the-shelf FDA approved product, called Renuva, that is like a fat graft in a bottle.  You could try this first.  It may take more than one session, and it's not cheap.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Your best option is fat grafting the the use of cannulas to subsize these areas and release the scar tissue causing the deformity.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For best results improving these ripples, I recommend a hi definition procedure like a VASER liposuction revision. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

DX: over liposuctioning. TX: Sculptra injection or Renuva (cadaver fat allograft injections) with around $700-900 per syringes. Needs seen 5 syringes in 2 sessions 3 to 6 week apart.

Daniel M. Calloway, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your problems.  Liposculpture is a procedure to perform sculpting of the soft tissues using advanced techniques of liposuction.  Your surgeon may have removed fatty tissues unevenly, which can cause irregularities, waviness, and uneveness.  To improve and correct your condition, requires additional fine cannula contouring with small amounts of harvested fatty tissues placed into the depressed contours.  Achieving ideal results may require more than a single treatment or procedure.  I would recommend consulting with a board certified Plastic Surgeon to review your options.  Good luck with your surgery!

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