I had lipo on my lower abdomen two years ago for breast fat grafting. Developed fibrosis and lump of fat was missed so surgeon did 3 rounds of sculpsure, vanquish and body fx each after surgery. It literally made no difference. Surgeon said he can't do anything about the fibrosis, so lower abdomen will be permanently rippled. Said he could go back in and lipo the lump. Looking for opinions on what my options may be. Quite distraught as lower abs were totally smooth prior to lipo.
Answer: Post Vaser fibrosis and lumps Dear, to restore skin smoothness after energy-based liposuction, the lumps should be suctioned and targeted fat graft should be done under each skin depression. Grafted Fat tissue carries within a stem-cells related regenerative effect that we observe during the healing process. Also, to achieve a better result, no skin flaccidity should be left . Best regards.
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Answer: Post Vaser fibrosis and lumps Dear, to restore skin smoothness after energy-based liposuction, the lumps should be suctioned and targeted fat graft should be done under each skin depression. Grafted Fat tissue carries within a stem-cells related regenerative effect that we observe during the healing process. Also, to achieve a better result, no skin flaccidity should be left . Best regards.
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December 9, 2019
Answer: SAFElipo Revision Of course these energy based machines did nothing. You'll need a surgery that mechanically disrupts the scarring, allowing for redistribution of fat. Further, some fat grafting may also be necessary, based on in-person examination. SAFElipo was conceived by Dr. Simeon Wall, Jr to fix liposuction irregularities. It is surgeon/technique dependent, not machine dependent.
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December 9, 2019
Answer: SAFElipo Revision Of course these energy based machines did nothing. You'll need a surgery that mechanically disrupts the scarring, allowing for redistribution of fat. Further, some fat grafting may also be necessary, based on in-person examination. SAFElipo was conceived by Dr. Simeon Wall, Jr to fix liposuction irregularities. It is surgeon/technique dependent, not machine dependent.
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December 9, 2019
Answer: A little fine tuning with the micro canulas under local can fix most lipo irregularities. From the photos, this should not be a big deal to fix. Most all things in lipo are fixable. Using the micro canulas under local should be able to smooth down the lump quite easily .
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December 9, 2019
Answer: A little fine tuning with the micro canulas under local can fix most lipo irregularities. From the photos, this should not be a big deal to fix. Most all things in lipo are fixable. Using the micro canulas under local should be able to smooth down the lump quite easily .
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December 8, 2019
Answer: Lipo Candidate - VASER HD, J Plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite tightening, fat grafting for buttock lift/BBL, Cellfina/Sculptra this usually needs revision liposuction, fat grafting and mini tummy tuck to fix. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring. Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to 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 cellfina, sculptra, 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 such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty). 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. Dr. Emer.
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December 8, 2019
Answer: Lipo Candidate - VASER HD, J Plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite tightening, fat grafting for buttock lift/BBL, Cellfina/Sculptra this usually needs revision liposuction, fat grafting and mini tummy tuck to fix. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring. Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods. The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to 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 cellfina, sculptra, 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 such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty). 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. Dr. Emer.
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December 8, 2019
Answer: Uneven after liposuction Dear KinT.O., I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction. This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately. The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result. Daniel Barrett, MD
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December 8, 2019
Answer: Uneven after liposuction Dear KinT.O., I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction. This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately. The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result. Daniel Barrett, MD
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