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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
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.
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
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.
Sometimes there is hardness that can persist for a year. It usually resolves by 6 months, by I have had the rare patient, who took a year for the lumps to soften. Other than gentle massage and maybe lymphatic drainage etc, i think i would avoid aggressive treatments since they could make it ...
It is extremely likely that you have significant fluid build up in your abdomen. It is most likely just normal swelling and fluid retention that will just go away with time. Doing gentle massage on the treated areas (you can do this yourself and don't need a professional) and being up and active...
It is not uncommon to have some areas of unevenness after Smartlipo. Remember that it is a 6 month process. Lymphatic massage or even just your massaging the area itself for a few minutes daily should help it resolve. Try and be patient and not drive yourself crazy by looking at it every day to...