Indentation 1 Year After Liposuction, Will it Go Away Eventually? (photo)

Question

I had liposuction over a year ago and didnt notice much of a difference my surgon then brought me back in for revision and after this my shape has improved with my clothes n stuff but i have this extremly big indentation in my stomach. He said there is nothing I can do about it. Im rather destressed and depressed over it. Please can you give me some advise. Will it ever go ? is there anything else I can do? I really need a second opinion. Kind regards.

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

I think you realize after this much time has passed it will not go away by itself. It can likely be improved by revision surgery but it is unclear how much it can be improved or what specifically should be done. You will need to be seen by a qualified surgeon face to face in order to get any specific recommendations. Your previous surgery sounds suspicious in going from inadequate fat removal to excessive fat removal.
	
	My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

A single Afer Liposuction photograph is inherently insufficient to draw any specific conclusions about your present situation. But, it appears to me that you are overweight, have mild scoliosis and had incomplete liposuction leaving a significant amount of fat behind in addition to the area of depression which bothers you. I would get your medical records and seek a second opinion from one or more members of the American Sciety of Pastic Surgeons (ASPS) at wwwplasticsurgeryorg

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

I recommend that you seek consultation with a experience and well-respected liposuction surgeon in you area for recommendations. Fat grafting and or surgery may be necessary to help correct this problem.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question and picture.

	I'm sorry to hear about the negative experience you have had.

	At some point, revisionary liposuction surgery,  fat grafting,  and/or cool sculpting (permanent nonsurgical fat removal) may be helpful in improving the contour of your  abdomen.

	I would suggest in person consultation was well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

	Best wishes

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

An indentation after liposuctioon may be the reuslt of over resection in the indented area or under treatment of adjacent areas. Sometimes fat grafting and revisionof the adjacent areas can help.

Indentation 1 Year After Liposuction, Will it Go Away Eventually? (photo)

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