I had lipo on my rib cage 2.5 months ago and it looks like I have track marks or stretch marks. Will they go away? (Photo)

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Lipo of inner/outer thighs 12/2015. Apparently also my back area and rib cage too. Didn't expect that. Notice the long marks? I can feel the indention on the longer marks. The darker area is one big indention. It seems as though they will look like stretch marks. I didn't have any marks at all before. Will massaging help these issues?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Significant contour irregularities to three months after liposuction is somewhat unexpected. There appears to be some thermal damage to the skin and it's possible that these irregularities are the product of laser or ultrasonically assisted liposuction. It would be useful to know.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

What kind of liposuction technique was used? Anyhow is quite likely that the identations dissapear, give them 6 months, and in contrary case a revisional procedure of conventional liposuction my reduce them or get rid of them.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can happen to patients if there is too aggressive liposuction performed or an energy based device is used superficially (in my opinion).  I would suggest external radiofrequency device with massage like velashape or venus and considering topical lightening creams (although these are rarely helpful).  Typically time is the best option for this.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

It's common to have some areas of hardness or contour irregularity after liposuction. Most of these will typically smooth out with time. Continue wearing your compression garment and follow up with your operating surgeon. If you still have areas of indentation of hyper pigmentation after 6 months, ask your surgeon how best to correct these issues. Good luck!

Patrick Briggs, FRCS, FRCSI (Plast Surg) (retired) · Answer

Your photos look like the tracks of the liposuction cannula.Notwithstanding that it is still relatively early in your recovery.Ask your surgeon about local massage +/- ultrasound.

I had lipo on my rib cage 2.5 months ago and it looks like I have track marks or stretch marks. Will they go away? (Photo)

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I had lipo on my rib cage 2.5 months ago and it looks like I have track marks or stretch marks. Will they go away? (Photo)

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Answer: I had lipo on my rib cage 2.5 months ago and it looks like I have track marks or stretch marks. Will they go away?

Answer: I had lipo on my rib cage 2.5 months ago and it looks like I have track marks or stretch marks. Will they go away?

Answer: I had lipo...........

Answer: I had lipo...........

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