I had lipo on my belly late July and while my upper abdomen healed great, it appears the doctor missed right under my belly button, which seemed evident after surgery as it was puckered when I was swollen, but now that I am 3 months out, it’s obviously residual fat. He said he could do a minor touch up, which is unfortunate since I am happy to be finally healed and out of that garment full time. Are minor touch ups minor? Also how long should I wait before doing this?
October 21, 2018
Answer: Liposuction results Dear LC817,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but if it is a small area, then it can be done under local anesthesia. If you are considering a revision surgery, I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns with him. Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Liposuction results Dear LC817,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but if it is a small area, then it can be done under local anesthesia. If you are considering a revision surgery, I would suggest you to consult your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns with him. Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Touch-up liposuction Liposuction can be performed in small areas for "touch up." Bellybutton areas often require touch-ups because the fat is harder to remove in that area so an experienced surgeon would spend more time and care in addressing that area to avoid a touch up later. For very small areas such as the belly button, you can usually avoid general anesthesia all together and still be comfortable with local numbing. I recommend patients waiting at least 6 months after surgery to allow the rest of the area to heal to see exactly what areas need to be touched up if any. Smaller areas usually means a smaller garment or binder and less downtime with less discomfort. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
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October 22, 2018
Answer: Touch-up liposuction Liposuction can be performed in small areas for "touch up." Bellybutton areas often require touch-ups because the fat is harder to remove in that area so an experienced surgeon would spend more time and care in addressing that area to avoid a touch up later. For very small areas such as the belly button, you can usually avoid general anesthesia all together and still be comfortable with local numbing. I recommend patients waiting at least 6 months after surgery to allow the rest of the area to heal to see exactly what areas need to be touched up if any. Smaller areas usually means a smaller garment or binder and less downtime with less discomfort. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
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