3 weeks post op TT and Lipo. How do I take care of this? What's the cause of this? It hurts, I still wear my Faja. (photo)

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Ankur Mehta, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for posting photos along with your question. It is a little difficult to give you a good idea of what may have happened without knowing more about the surgery. These look to be wounds on your back which I haven't heard or seen it happening from normal liposuction alone. Did you have laser lipo done? Is the garment you are wearing too tight or is it creasing in these areas? It does appear that the central part on the right lower side of the picture is a full thickness loss of skin. This is definitely something you should have a discussion with your plastic surgeon about. Only he/she can really give the best answer and recommendations on the solution because they know exactly what was done and how your post op recovery went. I wish you the best of luck in your continued recovery.Ankur Mehta MD

Cain R. Linville, MD, FACS · Answer

These appear to be burns from liposuction.  This can happen if an energy device is used, as the heat can cause a burn from the inside.  You'll need to treat the wounds like a burn and monitor them and see your PS regularly.  I hope you saw a board-certified PS...

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am sorry for the outcome. Picture suggests full thickness wound. Hard to tell you what exactly happened during the surgery from pictures. Your PS will be able to explain and guide you through the wound care and healing. Please follow closely with your PS.

Gary L. Ross, MBChB, FRCS · Answer

It is best to get advice from your PS. Only he/she will be able to determine the possible cause. It looks like there have been some full thickness wounds on your back that are healing and your PS will be able to advise on dressings / wound management.

Albert Dabbah, MD · Answer

An issue like this needs to be addressed by your surgeon.  Hopefully they have already told you what may have caused this and how you should be taking care of this.  Any compromise of blood flow or circulation and/or trauma can cause this.  Since there are a variety of ways of managing this, it is best to have your surgeon directly involved.

3 weeks post op TT and Lipo. How do I take care of this? What's the cause of this? It hurts, I still wear my Faja. (photo)

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Answer: Wounds

Answer: Wounds

Answer: Talk to your Surgeon

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3 weeks post op TT and Lipo. How do I take care of this? What's the cause of this? It hurts, I still wear my Faja. (photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: Wounds

Answer: Wounds

Answer: Talk to your Surgeon

Answer: Talk to your Surgeon

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