Does my abdomen look irregular? Erythema? Fibrosis? (Photo)

To make an assessment on the outcome of a liposuction procedure we need to look at before and after pictures.

If you don’t have proper before and after pictures then ask your surgeon to forward the ones they took.

In regards to erythema I think your skin is highly sensitive and easily turns red from histamine release.

You can testis yourself by gently scraping your arm with a fingernail and see if it leaves a red line for 20 minutes.

Your skin looks normal in the pictures.

Fibrosis it’s a non-specific term that is used when excessive amounts of fat are removed leaving patients with an uneven very thin fat distribution and the development of scar tissue. it’s not something that happens to some people. It is a normal response to poorly done liposuction. it is also not something somebody gets or doesn’t get.

It’s not a particularly good term to describe bad liposuction outcomes.

In regards to actual liposuction results the most common reason patients end up with disfigurement is that too much fat was removed and it wasn’t done so in an uneven Fashion.

There are mild contour a regular tease seen on your pictures but it certainly is not what I would call extreme. it is probably actually a representation of average Liposuction results done by an average provider.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note hyperpigmentation in the apparent areas of liposuction treatment. Alteration in skin color (postinflammatory dyschromia) is an uncommon complication of liposuction, involving the skin overlying the treated areas. Rupture of skin pigment cells resulting from the trauma of surgery appears to be responsible for the development of brownish discoloration. Depigmenting agents such as topically applied hydroxyquinone cream may be helpful. Laser treatment may be of benefit.Visit an laser-experienced dermatologist for evaluation, examination, and discussion.Best wishes...