Liposuction concerns. Do I need a revision? (Photo)

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Today marks the beginning of my 9 week post op lipo 360. Since the first week of my procedure until now, there has been a large crease just above my belly button. I'm not sure if this is normal. I'm concerned about whether this is swelling or not. I've noticed that the top part of my abdomen, the entire portion above my belly button, still looks kind of fat, my lower half is tightening up. Needed a second opinion about whether i needed a touch up or rivision

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jenniferrh,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. Thank you for your pictures. However, you mention you are 9 weeks post op. You are still early in your recovery process. It can take up to six months to see your final results. There still swelling present. Keep following up with your surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Pending a formal evaluation, you may be a good candidate for a Revision Liposuction. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. 
The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

James M. Sheridan, MD · Answer

Dear jenniferrh,Thank you for your question.  From your photo it appears that things look normal for this point in time.  Without the benefit of knowing your full history or being able to do a complete exam it is difficult to give an informed opinion.  However you look, in general, normal for this early point in your recovery and I would expect the contour to smooth out with time.  Talk to your surgeon about your concerns & good luck.  hope this helpsJames Sheridan, MD

David Finkle, MD · Answer

Liposuction removes subcutaneous fat and does not tighten the skin.  Sometimes after the procedure the skin can become more loose, it is not predictable.  You may need a procedure to tighten your skin if it is bothersome to you.Good Luck!

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