Lumpy abdomen and flanks post-lipo. Can this be fixed? (photo)

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I'm a 65 year old female, I had abdomen liposuction done years ago that left my abdomen lumpy and too much fat was taken from my flanks. They look sunken in and back fat and formed. Can this fixed?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Helpful314150,

I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction.  This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately.

The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. 
While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your one photo is not that clear. I would be best to let someone take a photo of you and post it again. However, you probably have some excess skin that can be tightened with minimally invasive radiofrequency like Renuvion.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

No acceptable photos posted must have better photos posted for the possibility of a response. Or best to virtual consult with. Revision is possible but again must have better photos or virtual con

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