Unhappy about small fat pocket after abdominoplasty - how can I fix this? (photos)

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I had an abdominoplasty about 3+ years ago. I was never happy with the way one side of my stomach looked after the procedure. I have a small fat pocket and i am very unhappy with this. It makes me extremely self conscious. I am not sure what exactly can be done to fix this. I was very small to begin with and mainly had the surgery due to an umbilical hernia following pregnancy. I love my doctor, he is wonderful but he doesn't seem to understand how much this bothers me.

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

Hello stellasMum,
I see the fat pocket that you are indicating and I understand why it bothers you.  You have a great result, however that one small area is still holding you back. 
Sometimes these contour irregularities happen after tummy tuck surgery, often simply because of the way the body heals.
Most often, the area can be treated with liposuction or Coolsculpting with a good result.
I recommend you look into these options.
All the best to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Hung William Song, MD · Answer

An out patient power assisted liposuction can easily remove that little pocket of fat above your abdominoplasty scar. Alternatively Kybella can be injected off label to reduce the fat. You can also try to reduce it with CoolSculpting using the petite applicator. My recommendation would be in that order: Lipo, Kybella CoolSculpting. Liposuction would be the most reliable.

Drew Varano, MD · Answer

That’s can be fixed easily with a quick liposuction . The fat is usually left  on purpose near the lower abdomen as you need the vascular supply for the tummy tuck recovery and to prevent necrosis . Any time Six months or later after of the TT it can be removed

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

If the amount of fat you can pinch on both sides of your abdomen is slightly different, then a small liposuction can easily be performed under local anaesthesia and it should correct the issue. On the other hand if the amount of fat is the same, then it’s the natural anatomical differences on both sides of the abdomen and probably nothing should or could  be done.  I hope this helps and good luck from New York City plastic surgery

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