Major wrinkled skin 1 month post op with Smart Lipo to the abdomen (Photo)

Question

I had Smart Lipo and belly button revision (sewed up belly button piercing) done 1 month ago by a reputable Dr. I am slim, 5’1 and 106 pounds. My skin has wrinkled terribly 2 weeks after the procedure and keeps getting worse. I did not have any initial bruising but just got 2 large bruises yesterday (1 month post op). Why did I bruise 1 month later? And with the degree of deep wrinkles will they truly ago away? Images shown are before and after procedure.

Edgardo Zavala, MD · Answer

A well performed Liposuction improves the shape and contour of the body and adding the laser can help with some skin tightening. In your case I really think there is now way this will look any better unless a tummy tuck is also performed. Sorry.

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

You will need to wait 4-6 months for your final results.  A tummy tuck should have been offered to you as a treatment option and the possibility of loose contracted skin also should have been reviewed with you preoperatively.  If you did not want a tummy tuck, there are certain skin tightening modalities that can be used with smart lipo to improve contraction of the skin such as Renuvion J plasma or Inmode Body time.  Again, this should have been explained to you at your pre op visit.  Always see a lipo expert this will save you these issues

Andre Berger, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. It will take 4-6 months to see your final results, so you are much to early to judge what you see. If you still see lax skin after that time, I would recommend speaking to your doctor about skin tightening treatment options for best results. Best of luck.

Arif Eroglu, MD · Answer

The tummy tuck surgery would be better for you according to your body before the surgery.  There is so many stretch marks and so saggy skin on upper abdomen and around the stomack. However the Laser lipolysis lifting and firming the skin, it can not solve this problems. After 3-4 months of Laser Lipolysis and when the fibrosis decreases, the tummy tuck surgery will be the best choise for you.

Garrett M. Crabtree, MD · Answer

You are still very early in the healing process. You need to wait at least 3-6 months for your final result. That being said, it appears that you have less than ideal skin with poor elasticity and stretch marks. If you desire a firm tight abdomen , a tummy tuck may be necessary in the future. Dr Crabtree

Major wrinkled skin 1 month post op with Smart Lipo to the abdomen (Photo)

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Major wrinkled skin 1 month post op with Smart Lipo to the abdomen (Photo)

Answers (7)

Answer: Needs Tummy Tuck

Answer: Needs Tummy Tuck

Answer: Post liposuction

Answer: Post liposuction

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