33F saggy abdomen after liposuction, petite BBL (photo)

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I had a petite BBL 6 months ago. I love my results but I noticed some loose skin on my abdomen. I’m sad because it’s not the same results from my 3 mo post op. It used to be really tight and nice. The only think I can think of if maybe I stopped wearing my faja too early. My surgeon recommended endermologie after surgery and I did It once a week. I’m still doing it now. What can I do? Do I have to redo the lipo?My surgeon recommended Morpheus but I heard the results don’t last.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dizzyanything,

I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Oliver Chang, MD · Answer

Based off your photos only (without a physical exam) - this is a tough problem, you have a scar from a previous surgery that is likely the main culprit for some of the saggy skin appearance, and likely the other is from the liposuction - when you remove a little more than the skin can contract to, it will hang like yours does (sometimes its better to leave fat there versus trying to remove as fat as possible). I would recommend trying morpheus (will need many rounds) to see if that gives it any improvement over the next 8-12 months, don't gain weight, try to increase your muscles in your core/abs and then if all this fails to give you enough improvement - likely will need some type of surgical intervention - either revising the scar you have there and / or fat grafting back to the areas that were over-lipo'd mixed with some more lipo in areas that need a little more resection needed.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

You did everything right postoperatively because you got rid of the swelling that made you think your skin was tight and firm. Now you're dealing with the reality of skin laxity. I can see a laparotomy scar which could potentially be a gateway to skin excision and tightening. Please don't let anyone take your money for Morpheus or any other heating device. It won't work. A facial plastic surgeon in BH (Ben Talei) and I have a series of patients we did multiple treatments on and found it made no clinical difference in the appearance of the skin.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

More liposuction to remove more fat will just make that area worse, since the loose skin is now the issue and not fat. I would suggest Morpheus, or CO2 laser or minimally invasive radiofrequency like Renuvion to help tighten your skin.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Quantum and Morpheus are radio frequency treatments which tighten up skin nicely and is done under local anesthesia.  It is your best option to smooth out lipo areas and really works. I do it with all our lipos now.

33F saggy abdomen after liposuction, petite BBL (photo)

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33F saggy abdomen after liposuction, petite BBL (photo)

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Answer: Abdomen

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Answer: QuantumRF and MorpheusRF would fix your results nicely.

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