Does Liposuction Cause Scar Tissue?

November 10, 2012
Asked By:incomplete in Houston, TX

If you get liposuction in your legs, but still unhappy, can you get another liposuction procedure on your legs? Does it cause more scar tissue?

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January 4, 2013

Answer: Liposuction Causes Scar Tissue

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Answer: Liposuction Causes Scar Tissue

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Answer: #RepeatLiposuction vs Non Surgical Fat Reduction Options

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Liposuction and Scar Tissue

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Answer: Liposuction and Scar Tissue

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November 16, 2012

Answer: Secondary liposuction is occasionally indicated but is somewhat harder due to scarring.

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November 16, 2012

Answer: Secondary liposuction is occasionally indicated but is somewhat harder due to scarring.

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November 13, 2012

Answer: Liposuction Revision

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November 13, 2012

Answer: Liposuction Revision

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