5 weeks after liposuction of my belly - ugly dimpling. Is there a chance to correct the unattractive features? (Photo)

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Hello I had a highy volume (9,5 Liter) 5 weeks ago - my legs are really good looking but my belly has unattractive dimplings and a large inclusion. It seems as if the skin would bei totaly adapted to the muscle. Below, there seems to be a little bit of fat left... Is there a chance to correct the unattractive features? I'm really scared of having such an ugly belly forever... Thank you for answering! Cara from Germany

Larry C. Leverett, MD, FACS · Answer

I agree with the other authors in that 1) you are early in  the post operative phase and 2) You should aggressively message the tissues to keep from developing adhesions. However, you should know that there is a chance that best resolution may involve secondary surgery such as a skin only abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Some surgeons have good luck with fat grafting but I have not found fat grafting to be especially helpful in this scenario.  It is really tough to assess over the net especially when no pre-operative photos are submitted. Keep in touch with your plastic surgeon. It is a known adverse sequelae of large volume aggressive liposuction but the results that you see today are not the final results. Hang in there.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest speaking to your physician.  There are risks of contour irregularities after liposuction, particuarly large volume.  You want to ensure you dont have a seroma or other issues going on such as scarring.  As well, the compression garment may be inappropriate for you and causing this problem.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You had LARGE VOLUME LIPOSUCTION. The irregularities are common with this type of operation in such high volumes. Allow 1 year healing than determine if you can correct...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At such an early post-op you it is a bit too early to see the final result. You shoudl give it a minimum of 4-6 months for the swelling to subside.

Gregory Park, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

With high volume liposuction, there are higher risks for contour irregularities especially if skin tone is relatively poor. There is still a decent chance that the contour of your abdomen will continue to improve since you are still in the early stages of your recovery from surgery. Sometimes you will not see your final results for 4-6 months. Thank you for sharing your photo and concerns. Best wishes.

5 weeks after liposuction of my belly - ugly dimpling. Is there a chance to correct the unattractive features? (Photo)

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