I had lipo 360 in Nov 2021. I went to a board certified plastic surgeon. My stomach now looks deformed and I can't even wear a fitted shirt. You can see all the waves and dents and it sticks out at my belly button and just looks awful. How can I fix this? Please help. The doctor just keeps telling me healing takes time but I know this isn't going away.
February 18, 2022
Answer: Abdomen after Liposuction - but Needing to Go Further with a Tummy Tuck Hello! Here are a couple of thoughts. First, you only have provided one photo which shows excess skin of the lower abdomen, stretch marks, outpouching of the mid-abdomen, and a lower left tattoo. The flanks appear to have a reasonable contour. What is missing are your pre-liposuction photos. There is always a comparison that is required. Second, it is not apparent what was discussed in the initial consultation. Were the different options discussed regarding liposuction versus tummy tuck, including realistic expectations of each? It very well may be that liposuction was selected based on minimal downtime, less invasiveness, easier recovery, etc. Was a tummy tuck ever discussed? These are things the reader does not know. Third, because your photo indicates that there is skin laxity (which is unlikely to tighten with non-invasive methods), excess volume, and outpoutching of the abdominal wall - you would benefit from a full TT. Please do waste your hard-earned money on non-invasive and minimally effective procedures. A Full TT will release the skin above your belly button and allow for abdominal wall tightening from the upper abdomen to the pubis. It is going to give you the most mid-abdominal tightening. It also allows the upper abdominal skin to be pulled down and consequently the lower abdominal skin is maximally removed. Best of luck! Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 18, 2022
Answer: Abdomen after Liposuction - but Needing to Go Further with a Tummy Tuck Hello! Here are a couple of thoughts. First, you only have provided one photo which shows excess skin of the lower abdomen, stretch marks, outpouching of the mid-abdomen, and a lower left tattoo. The flanks appear to have a reasonable contour. What is missing are your pre-liposuction photos. There is always a comparison that is required. Second, it is not apparent what was discussed in the initial consultation. Were the different options discussed regarding liposuction versus tummy tuck, including realistic expectations of each? It very well may be that liposuction was selected based on minimal downtime, less invasiveness, easier recovery, etc. Was a tummy tuck ever discussed? These are things the reader does not know. Third, because your photo indicates that there is skin laxity (which is unlikely to tighten with non-invasive methods), excess volume, and outpoutching of the abdominal wall - you would benefit from a full TT. Please do waste your hard-earned money on non-invasive and minimally effective procedures. A Full TT will release the skin above your belly button and allow for abdominal wall tightening from the upper abdomen to the pubis. It is going to give you the most mid-abdominal tightening. It also allows the upper abdominal skin to be pulled down and consequently the lower abdominal skin is maximally removed. Best of luck! Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 17, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Optimistic338655,
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February 17, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear Optimistic338655,
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