Plan of action for lower abdominal pouch caused my compression garment after liposuction?

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I had a bbl and Liposuction done 2 years ago. My compression garment ( from sitting down ) caused a line to form cross my lower abdomen. It created a belly pouch. That section of my stomach never flattened out. You could see the pouch and line under clothes. Now that I’ve had a baby, it made the pouch worse. I started a work out plan and I am aiming for 21% body fat. Right now I am at 31.3% body fat. After my weight loss, will this pouch still be there? Will I still need surgery after?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You likely need weight loss and a tummy tuck with liposuction. based on your description and photos.  For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF/J Plasma/Reuvion/IndMode BodyTite and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. A fat transfer/BBL could also be considered, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. IF you have loose skin you will need skin removal (abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, bracioplasty/arm lift, thigh lift, body lift etc).  Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If your family is not yet complete, I recommend that you reach your desired weight and then discuss the benefits of BodyTite and lipo in lieu of a TT.  BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues.  It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically.  Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. Wait until six months to fully evaluate the aesthetic results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Compression garments are used to help control swelling as the compression on your tissues helps your body to reabsorb the edema fluid that accumulates in the tissues after any procedure. This can take quite some time to happen without help from the compression garments.  It also helps improve  contour.  Compression helps to keep the tissues adherent to the underlying structures while healing, this can help prevent the wrinkled skin appearance that can happen when the tissues heal in ways we don't want them to.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say how things will shape up when you do lose the weight.  You may be fine with revision liposuction or you might need the excess skin in the lower abdomen removed, hence a tummy tuck.Once you have reached your goal I would recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.Hope that helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  baslan818.
it is hard to tell for sure, will your pouch disappear once you lose weight. If it doesn't, you might need a surgery (liposuction or tummy tuck) in order to achieve flat abdomen. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Plan of action for lower abdominal pouch caused my compression garment after liposuction?

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