How should I deal with being disfigured after Lipo?

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I got laser lipo two years ago. I notices after almost a year that my waste went in more on one side. I am totally uneven. I was told that it can take over a year for the swelling to go down and for the true results to show. It has now been almost two years and I am still totally uneven and it looks very bad. They offered to give me a free "retouch" to fix it but I only have the option to use a new doctor who is younger and less seasoned.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Pictures will help. Sounds like you got asymmetry after lipo and need a revision. If you are not comfortable with the present physician see another one for second opinion and possible revision there.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is up to you to decide if you want a revision and who it is done by. Best of luck with your decision to move forward.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Poor outcomes after liposuction happen from time to time. It's important to assess why the results are what they are. Some people's bodies are asymmetrical, which leaves them limited to asymmetrical outcomes. Sometimes the liposuction is done poorly or unevenly and needs to be revised. If liposuction is done with excessive aggressiveness, then corrections for this become very difficult. While age and experience make a big difference, there are plenty of young, talented plastic surgeons who perform much better than some of their older counterparts. Without pictures or an examination, it is not possible to give you any specific recommendations. If your liposuction was done by anyone but a board-certified plastic surgeon, then I would highly recommend you get a second opinion by someone who is properly trained to perform this procedure.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

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