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Hi, thanks for the question. Yes, you can repeat SL treatment on the same area. I would wait at least 6 months before considering repeating the treatment. For many, the need to repeat treatment depends on how much fat you are starting out with and how much fat you can accept after. Taking too much fat can leave worse results with regard to the skin, and you can end up trading one problem (fat) for another (loose skin).Good luck.Michael Kerin MD
Yes, some people need more than one area of Smart Lipo to get desired results. To improve your final results with Smart Lipo, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. However, a VASER revision would give you the smoothest result and can be combined with a tummy tuck, but requires more downtime. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
A photo would help. The real answer to your question is whether lipo was the solution to your problem in the first place. If your issue was fat and only fat, then lipo (smart, dumb or any other type) would be a reasonable solution and perhaps repeat lipo would still be a good idea if there's a significant amount of fat remaining 6 months or so down the line. Maybe a different surgeon. If you had loose skin, then perhaps lipo wasn't the best solution if you still have loose skin. This could have been predicted by any skilled surgeon with lipo and skin tightening experience. If it was your tummy and you had loose muscles, then a tummy tuck would have been a better solution.
Thank you for your question. Yes, SmartLipo can be done on the same area twice. Please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.
Thanks for your question. Yes, and we do that from time to time. Liposuction of any type is one of those procedures that can be frustrating for surgeons and patients because it is not as precise as we'd hope for, plus the results take quite some time to be apparent.
Why would you want to do a procedure a second time? VASER liposuction is the definitive liposuction treatment that requires one session to get transformative results as well as is the only modality that can correct botched lipo procedures or Cool sculpting deformities.
I have done Smartlipo more than once in an area with additional improvement in the area. I would wait at least 5 months between sessions, since you will continue to improve in an area for 6 months so there is no point in doing them too close together. david berman md
Yes, SmartLipo can be repeated on the same area more than once, as can other forms of liposuction. However, the more you do these procedures, the more scarring and wrinkling may occur. Best to have your concerns evaluated by your surgeon.
To improve your final results, I recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. However, a VASER revision may be needed to give you the smoothest res...
It’s highly advisable to wear a compression garment to control the swelling that occurs after smart lipo. The duration for wearing the garments will depend on your doctors’ recommendations and the type of procedure you undergo.
Hello, Thank you for the photo. At this point in the healing process it is too soon to tell if this will need to have a touch up or if it will smooth itself out, it is too early to judge the results. The appearance of the indentation will get better over time as you heal.
After Lipo : most people feel tired (didn't sleep the night before, side effect of medications), experience dry mouth (dehydrated post lipo), +/- nausea (side effect of many meds) BUT relieved that it was "relatively easy" and excited to effect change in their lifestyle. Hope...
Wearing your compression garment as directed and downsizing it when it is loose, are critical to the management of swelling after lipo. Arnica may be of benefit topically, also consider increased consumption of papayas and pineapples. Please keep in mind that localized swelling after lipo...
Uneven lumpiness after liposuction is common. As the inflammatory process subsides months after liposuction, the lumpiness likewise dissipates. Keep in mind that some patients require 12 months to reach 100% healing. While waiting for your followup appointment with your physician, you might...
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