Is this uneven contour 4 weeks post op stomach lipo loose skin? (Photos)

Anya.  I completely appreciate your frustration,however 4 weeks is extremely early in your recovery journey after liposuction of those areas. It can take as long as six months for all swelling to resolve and skin to retract to allow you to enjoy your final results. I do not condone the dismissive nature of your plastic surgeon, however even if there is aymmetry or contour irregularities, they cannot and should not be addressed before the six-month period has passed. Try to stay patient and positive, and if your surgeon is still dismissive after six months, seek a second opinion from a board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Your unevenness is the result of the liposuction done on saggy skin, so you must acknowledge that another liposuction ( or coolsculpting or laser or SMART lipo) will only make worst the appearance of your abdomen, saggier and lumpier. No surgical procedure will improve that. You was a perfect candidate for a Tummy Tuck and muscle repair in order to remove the excess of saggy skin and create a flatter abdomen and smaller waist. My recommendation will be to wait at least 9-12 months to get done a Tummy Tuck and muscle repair and in the mean time do nothing but massaging to soften the fibrosis (internal scar tissue) which was left After the liposuction. Dr. Cardenas 

It is too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Dear Anya Sa,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello,Based on your pre op and current photos, you had, and currently have, skin excess, as well as excess adiposity that is still present. Once you heal, around 6 months minimum, go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in body contouring. You'll need a tummy tuck. Best of luck!

Postoperative swelling takes 6-12 weeks and longer to resolve. You should stay patient for at least 6 months after surgery when eventual deformity and asymmetry will become better defined (if any). Only at that time you should discuss with your surgeon about eventual corrections. In the meantime manual massage, ultrasound massage and vacuum massage may help. Diet low in salt, spices and no MSG is very important (for months). Good luck.

Thank you  Anya_Sa for your questions.  You are extremely early in your recovery process and skin retraction takes several months to reach the final result.  Some of the unevenness maybe associated with the swelling that is still there.  I would suggest waiting a little bit longer, do some gentle massage in the area and be re-evaluated by your surgeon.  If you are still not happy within the next several months then discuss the future options.  Best of luck to you. 

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

You are very early in the post op period,should use your garment and maybe some light massage. You may eventually have some loose skin and may need TT but many doctors will not do major lipo at the time of TT as it may cause issues with circulation. Thus,a two stage approach. Good luck.Dr MandracciaBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonFt Myers, Fl

Thank you for your question.I am sorry about your concerns not addressed well.  It is only 4 weeks after surgery and you are in healing phase. I recommend you to wait 3-4 months and re evaluate and follow instructions from your PS. After that if you are still concerned then take a second opinion.