About a year ago I had liposuction performed on my arms. My right arm looks good, but my left arm was left with sort of a sunken hollow/pit (picture). This really bothers me, as it is very prominent and revealing. Obviously, I do not want people knowing that I have had liposuction done on my arms. Might this be because too much fat was removed in that area, and too little around, or what else might cause this? What can be done to fix this? Are there any methods for "evening" the fat? Thanks
July 10, 2013
Answer: Fat grafting and liposuction
After liposuction it is possible to have a result were there is contour irregularity. A "dip" or sunken area is likely due to fat loss and this can be from the fat that was removed, or death of fat after the procedure due to the trauma caused by the liposuction.
The solution is likely to be fat grafting and this will most likely result in a degree of improvement, although total resolution may be difficult to achieve.
The answer is to discuss the result with your surgeon and plan a solution
Jeremy Hunt
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July 10, 2013
Answer: Fat grafting and liposuction
After liposuction it is possible to have a result were there is contour irregularity. A "dip" or sunken area is likely due to fat loss and this can be from the fat that was removed, or death of fat after the procedure due to the trauma caused by the liposuction.
The solution is likely to be fat grafting and this will most likely result in a degree of improvement, although total resolution may be difficult to achieve.
The answer is to discuss the result with your surgeon and plan a solution
Jeremy Hunt
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July 10, 2013
Answer: Contour Deformity After Arm Liposuction
Fat is an irregular substance with a poor blood supply. If you sustain a blow to an area of fat or have an injection of medication in an area of fat, fat cells can die and produce an indentation in the fat. Liposuction can also produce some areas of indentation. Fat grafting can help correct an area such as you describe. See your operating surgeon or consult with a plastic surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery for discussion of your options.
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July 10, 2013
Answer: Contour Deformity After Arm Liposuction
Fat is an irregular substance with a poor blood supply. If you sustain a blow to an area of fat or have an injection of medication in an area of fat, fat cells can die and produce an indentation in the fat. Liposuction can also produce some areas of indentation. Fat grafting can help correct an area such as you describe. See your operating surgeon or consult with a plastic surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery for discussion of your options.
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