I have a deep 1/2 inch wide crease under my belly button after liposuction. I also have large bulging areas that feel hard. The one below the crease is very large and protrudes very far out. I feel like this really messed up my body and I want to know if there is any way I can look like a normal person again? My surgeon is acting like this is a normal result and says to get a tummy tuck if it bothers me but I have lost trust in him and want other opinions.
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Hi the Banana Roll is always a complicated problem, probably the Saddlebag lipo has weakened the dense fat under the butt crease that supports the buttock and caused it to sag. Having said that it is 3 months and you could try wearing supporting pressure garments for longer to see if it improves...
I would approach it in two ways: First, continue to exercise, expecially tightening your glutes and posterior thighs. Second, start using ultrasound on the banana rolls to try to breakup the scar tissue as well as improving lymphatic circulation. Third, manual massage may help break up the band...
Thank you very much for your question and
photographs. Swelling and bruising are common after liposuction. However, from
your pictures, it does not look like you are dealing with bruises. It appears
that part of the skin is damaged and necrotic. This will require immediate
attention from a board...
