I am currently 7 weeks post op from a tummy tuck and lipo. I love my results but I'm concerned about my flanks. They are uneven and at 7 weeks I'm worried that this is no longer swelling and that I will need revision liposuction. I wear a waist trainer for 12 hours every day and I still have noticed a difference in my sides I go back to my doctor in 5 weeks just wanted a quick opinion so I know what to expect in 5 weeks!
May 31, 2021
Answer: Body Contouring Asymmetry Concerns. Thank you for your question and photos. You do have a mild amount of asymmetry that is most likely associated with swelling and skeletal/postural asymmetry. Bruising and swelling is often the cause of asymmetry because it occurs in an uneven way. At 7 weeks you definitely still have swelling. It will take 4-6 months to fully assess your results. If you had flank liposuction, it can also be a cause of asymmetry but this is easily addressed with touch up lipo. Unrecognized skeletal asymmetry is a more difficult issue. Many patients have scoliosis and pelvic/hip tilting that affects the contour of their back, hips, flanks and abdomen. If identifed preop, you can have a discussion with the patient about the issue and how it will affect your results postop. If it isn't recognized, then it can become a concern about the procedure. A good way to tell if this asymmetry is due to your skeleton, is to relax your body and have someone else take a full body photo from the front and the back without clothing. If your shoulders, shoulder blades, back skin folds, buttocks, or hips are uneven, then your flank asymmetry is likely due to a skeletal issue and not the procedure. I hope this helps! All the best!
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May 31, 2021
Answer: Body Contouring Asymmetry Concerns. Thank you for your question and photos. You do have a mild amount of asymmetry that is most likely associated with swelling and skeletal/postural asymmetry. Bruising and swelling is often the cause of asymmetry because it occurs in an uneven way. At 7 weeks you definitely still have swelling. It will take 4-6 months to fully assess your results. If you had flank liposuction, it can also be a cause of asymmetry but this is easily addressed with touch up lipo. Unrecognized skeletal asymmetry is a more difficult issue. Many patients have scoliosis and pelvic/hip tilting that affects the contour of their back, hips, flanks and abdomen. If identifed preop, you can have a discussion with the patient about the issue and how it will affect your results postop. If it isn't recognized, then it can become a concern about the procedure. A good way to tell if this asymmetry is due to your skeleton, is to relax your body and have someone else take a full body photo from the front and the back without clothing. If your shoulders, shoulder blades, back skin folds, buttocks, or hips are uneven, then your flank asymmetry is likely due to a skeletal issue and not the procedure. I hope this helps! All the best!
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March 16, 2017
Answer: Waist Some of this may be swelling, some may be anatomical differences from side to side. I would give it 6 months or so.
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March 16, 2017
Answer: Waist Some of this may be swelling, some may be anatomical differences from side to side. I would give it 6 months or so.
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