Will internal scar tissue caused by endometriosis be visible if Liposuction is done?

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I have a small amount of stubborn fat on my abdomen I would like to remove via liposuction. My concern is that my endometriosis will effect my results in the form of increased rippling or lumps from internal scar tissue. I am also prone to the endo belly bloat and worry that will effect my results as well if it occurs during the healing period. Does anyone have experience with treating endometriosis patients with stomach Lipo? Does it make it a more risky procedure aesthetically? Thanks!

Yannis Alexandrides, MD, FACS · Answer

Endometriosis is a condition that affects the intra-abdominal organs and not the subcutaneous fat which lies under the skin. This type of fat is the type of fat that the surgeon removes during a liposuction procedure. For this reason, treating the patient with endometriosis with Liposuction does not cause any excess risks compared to patients who do not have Endometriosis.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear easycoast,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. 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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction will have no affect on your endometriosis since the fat removed is above your abdominal muscles, not internal. It will also have no affect on bloating, unless it is from taking narcotics.

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

No not at all! The scarring caused by endometriosis is deeper than the muscle. Liposuction never goes below that muscle and is only in the external fat. Endometriosis or its scarring will never play into your appearance. Best of luck! Dr. Boschert

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Endometriosis typically forms in pelvic structures typically allowed side of the uterus and sometimes on the small intestines.

It is usually limited deep in the pelvis and is always intra-abdominal.

It should not have any impact on the shape of your torso and will not affect Liposuction in anyway.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Will internal scar tissue caused by endometriosis be visible if Liposuction is done?

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