Follow-Up Question: Will burns like this leave permanent scarring? (Photos)

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I posted a question about this at its early stages. Now it has become a serious obviously burn with a hard peeling surface. What can I expect to be under this scab once it's healed and what are the chances I would be permanently scarred? What in the world could have cause this? I had liposuction with a fat transfer from a broad cerified PS.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's hard to tell what this will look like once it's healed, but a combination of lasers and microneedling/prp can help the scar's appearance. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This is a third degree burn that will likely require excision and grafting.  It will leave a scar.  Was energy used during liposuction like laser or power assisted method?

Keith Denkler, MD · Answer

You will have to explore the technique of liposuction your doctor used.  Laser and Vaser liposuction can create heat and potentially burns. The SmartLipo machine has a built in temperature sensor at the tip to make sure it does not get too hot and create injury.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sorry for your severe complications. Unfortunately a 3rd degree burn does scar. Best to seek many in person second opinions from very experienced boarded Pss in your home town.. Good Luck.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Around the edges you can see the pink areas. That is your body healing this area.  The wound is going to be lighter in color like this area.  I don't understand what gave you this pattern on one side of the body.  Continue to follow up closely with your surgeon.

Follow-Up Question: Will burns like this leave permanent scarring? (Photos)

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