I had lipo on my thighs like 6years ago and I developed this huge hole on my upper right outter thigh. The surgeon who did it tried to correct it twice with fat grafts but this area won’t retain the fat at all, not even a little bit. The hole even looks kind of dark so not sure if this is an indication of what it is. I have been to two other surgeons for consultations and one said this is not something that can be fixed and the other said that It can. I’m very scared and confused :(
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October 19, 2023
Answer: Huge dent on side-upper thigh after lipo, can this be fixed?
Fibrosis is usually a term used after poorly performed liposuction. When excessive fat is removed, the body responds by forming excess of scar tissue. The scorch issues in itself isn’t so much the problem, but the access removal of fat leaves only scar tissue with no fat to buffer it.
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An in person evaluation is needed to determine what may be occurring with the separation that you described. A firm feeling of the areas that were suctioned will likely soften over time with gentle stretching and massage. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an assessment of your...
Delivering consistent quality, liposuction, results is more difficult than most people realize. The number of plastic surgeons have truly mastered this procedure are in a small minority. Being board-certified and plastic surgery with years of experience, and an overall good reputation does not...