Is Lumps, Dents and Uneven skin normal after 11 weeks liposuction? (photos)

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I am 11 weeks post BBL. I am still sore, numb and stiff in the abdomen area. I only had a small bit of soreness in the buttocks area. I am 5'8 and 182 lbs and had a large stomach. My back is numb and Im constantly feeling electric shocks. I am still swollen and after about 1 1/2 months I started seeing dents, lumps and uneven skin. My stomach was much smoother before this process. Is this normal. Can anything be done to correct this situation. Please HELP!!!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is too soon to tell what your final results will be.  However you have what i call the "deflated balloon" look/  you were not a candidate for liposuction alone, you should have had skin removed at the same time. likely you have swelling which will last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. We start treatments 3-4 weeks after liposuction. If there is/was excess skin or laxity, you may have been a candidate for a tummy tuck and/or skin removal.  you are going to need a revision surgery for improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

It is too early to know if you will have contour irregularities long term. Typically it takes 4 to 6 months for all of the swelling to resolve and show your final result. Massage, Exilis radio frequency treatments and SkinTyte can help improve your results somewhat, but can't correct all deformities caused by liposuction.

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