11/21 Had ETT, lipo to flanks and back. 54 yo, 5'4", 167 lbs. Current weight 153 lbs. Wore garment as instructed with lipo foam boards 24/7 except for showers for 6 weeks. Indentations noted just a few days post-op. Had lymphatic massages but indentations progressed and now at 7 months post-op have an abnormal contour of waist/hips. Surgeon suggests revision with lipo to hips. What type of revision would you recommend? Do I need fat grafting to fill in the indentations?
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July 1, 2022
Answer: Revision liposuction, possible fat grafting
An in person evaluation or further photos are needed to know for sure, but it appears you may have improvement with further surgery. Many times patients elect a mini tummy tuck when a standard tummy tuck is really needed. If this is the case for you, you may be a candidate to convert it to get...
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Based on your photos, the skin has been removed inadequately. thats the reason revision lipo did not work.You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal...
While it is not uncommon to have some skin folds when in a seated position, it does appear that liposuction would improve your results. If you are interested in further skin removal on the sides the incision would have to be extended to address it. Visit with a board certified plastic surgeon...