Seroma? Fat? Diastasis? How can I fix this? (Photo)

It is difficult to answer your question with just the one picture, but contour irregularities and poor skin texture is often resolved using high definition vaser liposuction and possibly a skin tuck depending on the extent of redundant skin and poor skin texture. The definitive correction for liposuction deformities requires the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. 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

In order for us to assess the outcome of a procedure we have to see what you look like before. This means displaying proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures then contact your plastic surgeon and ask them to forward the pictures they took.

Your picture is insufficient to tell but it looks like you may not have been an ideal candidate for Liposuction. Perhaps a tummy tuck would’ve been a better procedure for you.

There are four variables that contributes to shape and contour of the abdomen. These are skin laxity, excess subcutaneous fat, muscle separation from previous pregnancies called diastasis recti and lastly excess visceral or intra-abdominal fat.

I have a feeling you may have all four of these but it’s hard to tell from the single picture.

Delivering high-quality liposuction results is more difficult than people believe. I continue to stress the importance of properly vetting plastic surgeons by comparing different providers in each person‘s community.

Before committing to surgery patients should interview as many plastic surgeons as possible to help find the most experienced and talented provider in order to minimize the chance of having a poor outcome. In the end there only two variables that determine Liposuction results they are the skill and experience of the surgeon combined with the individual candidacy of the patient.

The most talented plastic surgeon in the world it’s not going to deliver great Liposuction results on someone who isn’t a good candidate for the procedure and likewise a plastic surgeon who lacks skill and experience isn’t going to deliver great results on someone who is a perfect candidate.

Generally there isn’t much patients can do about their own candidacy but sometimes there is such as those who are a beast should simply work on the primary problem which is weight loss.

Patients can however have full control over who does the procedure.

Finding the most talented and experienced provider requires scheduling multiple in person consultations and comparing providers results.

Generally speaking the most talented providers will have hundreds or possibly thousands or before and after pictures of the same procedure and anatomic area and typically will have very few to no justified negative reviews on all the various physician review websites.

At this point you can re-post including quality pictures, follow up with your provider or schedule second opinion in person consultations.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD