Can my bad liposuction be corrected? (Photo)

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My smart liposuction went bad, is it possible to fix it ? I don’t have a lot of fat, my stomach is fairly flat but since the procedure ( December 2015) I have this ugly bumps that make me feel so bad. ( picture attached) I live in Miami Florida and would love some professional and sincere advice. Thanks.

Rodrigo Rosique, MD, PhD · Answer

Dear, in order to get a smooth skin surface, a homogenous layer of fat tissue must remain and all excess skin be excised. In your case, I recommend to release the fibrotic scarring tissue and pull down your abdominal skin, stretching it. Best regards!

David Hansen, MD · Answer

You would benefit very well with a combination treatment under local using Bodytite RF and Morpheus8 to smooth out skin and contour irregularities.  It does it fast and effectively and easily.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Pending a formal evaluation, you may be a good candidate for a Revision Liposuction. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. 
The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into 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 a combination of Cellfina, 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: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin. 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. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ljuse,
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. The revision can often be done under local as well.
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
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sorry for the irregularities of your liposuction. I have used a combination of techniques to improve the appearances of cases like yours. After in person examination I would operate using the SAFE lipo techniques for fibrosis correction with a drain. Than postop multiple external ultrasound with lymphatic massages. After 1 month+ inject a combination of Sculptra/ Juvederm to even out the results. Results can improve te appearances in many similiar cases.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

The definitive correction for liposuction deformities requires the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction along with a mini skin excision to even out the irregularities. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I encounter suboptimal liposuction outcome referrals weekly. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently corrected liposuction caused deformities. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of severity of contour irregularities by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. Finally, when skin redundancy irregularities are observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

revising or correcting it previously poorly done liposuction is possible especially in cases that have not been over treated.  In your case you may not yet perfection but some improvements can definitely be had.  I suggest following up with your plastic surgeon who I'm sure would be happy to do a revision for you.  People with mild skin laxity are more prone to contour irregularities.  People who have been over treated or in a more difficult position. Fat transfer tested not work well to correct previously excessive liposuction.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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