How to fix a dent due to overdo Liposuction? (photos)

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Hello, 4 months ago I had lipo on my outer thighs. I noticed a deep dent on my right outer thigh, after my lipo was done. I will have a touch up lipo on my saddle bags (same thigh where the dent is), Im worried that my dr will overdo my lipo again. Since he said that i had the dent before the lipo and he wants to charge me $1,000 to do fat grafting to fix his own mistake. How can I get it fix without fat grafting? It is possible to build muscle on my legs to diminish the dent without having fat grafting?

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

correction of post-liposuction defects make up 80% of my practice. I see patients with varying degrees of defects almost on a daily basis. cellulite prone areas and abdomen are the two most common areas affected with over-zealous liposuction. if the indentation was there before the procedure then the treatment would be slightly different than if it happened after the procedure. either way you will need a procedure to improve this defect.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Fat grafting for liposuction deformities can be very effective.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA....

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fat grafting with or without subcision of the area is the only treatment for this.  Seek a different physician who specializes in revision cases.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry to hear that you have a dent.  As  other surgeons pointed out, we will need to see pre-op photos to see whether the dent existed prior to your liposuction.  If the "dent' is due to overcorrection from liposuction, the only treatment will be from fat injection/grafting.  Unfortunately, building muscle or exercising will not correct your problem.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

We need 'proof' as in a before photo showing the dent! If you did have a 'dent' pre operatively than this should have been discussed as a possible post op issue. If you were my patient I would pony charge for facility fee of $750. But you are not ! SO pay the $$s and hope for the best result. As for other options - there are NONE....

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