After my procedure there seems to me some depressions, more so on my left lateral buttocks. I have a long boxy shape. This was not the shape I had before the procedure. What would be the best way to even out the contour and get a smooth waist to hip contour. I traveled for this procedure and I work full time so for revision purposes I will have to see a new local doctor. Within Los Angeles. Also I feel the scar is a bit too low. It goes straight and does not curve up at my hips. What can be done
Answer: Body lift refinement Although I think you know you've gotten a very nice improvement, I understand your issues with the scar, and to a lesser degree asymmetry in buttock fullness. Overall, the problem with the scar is it's position on the torso. This is something that I repeat over and over to tummy tuck patients: it's not the length, it's the placement on the body. A scar that visually disappears is one that sits at the visual-conceptual borders between all the 'units' that make up the torso and lower extremities. These include the torso proper, the pubis anteriorly, the two buttock cheeks posteriorly, and the thighs. I agree with you, your scar is too low as it proceeds around your hips to the buttocks, but also I might add that it's too high at the pubis. Additionally, there was insufficient liposuction of the waist, and possibly lateral thighs. Unfortunately, to fix it in its entirety would require a complete revision of everything. Shy of that, liposuction of the waist and lateral thighs with fat grafting of the buttock(s) would also make a contour improvement.
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Answer: Body lift refinement Although I think you know you've gotten a very nice improvement, I understand your issues with the scar, and to a lesser degree asymmetry in buttock fullness. Overall, the problem with the scar is it's position on the torso. This is something that I repeat over and over to tummy tuck patients: it's not the length, it's the placement on the body. A scar that visually disappears is one that sits at the visual-conceptual borders between all the 'units' that make up the torso and lower extremities. These include the torso proper, the pubis anteriorly, the two buttock cheeks posteriorly, and the thighs. I agree with you, your scar is too low as it proceeds around your hips to the buttocks, but also I might add that it's too high at the pubis. Additionally, there was insufficient liposuction of the waist, and possibly lateral thighs. Unfortunately, to fix it in its entirety would require a complete revision of everything. Shy of that, liposuction of the waist and lateral thighs with fat grafting of the buttock(s) would also make a contour improvement.
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Answer: Scar I would suggest liposuction on the areas that bulge to give you a better contour. The scars are often placed exactly where yours are.
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Answer: Scar I would suggest liposuction on the areas that bulge to give you a better contour. The scars are often placed exactly where yours are.
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Contour From the submitted photos it appears that some liposuction would help better define your curves and improve on your result. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more. The tummy tuck appears to be healing appropriately.
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Contour From the submitted photos it appears that some liposuction would help better define your curves and improve on your result. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more. The tummy tuck appears to be healing appropriately.
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck You have an absolutely great result. You may want some liposuction in a few areas but the tummy tuck itself doesn’t need to be redone
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February 5, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck You have an absolutely great result. You may want some liposuction in a few areas but the tummy tuck itself doesn’t need to be redone
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February 6, 2024
Answer: Body lift outcome.Body lift outcome. For most plastic surgery procedures, there are two variables that determine quality outcomes.
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February 6, 2024
Answer: Body lift outcome.Body lift outcome. For most plastic surgery procedures, there are two variables that determine quality outcomes.
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