Did my surgeon miss liposuction on my flanks? Had revision on abs and flanks.

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I understand it takes months to see the final results. However flanks feel exactly the same no numbness no pain. My suspicion that my flanks haven’t been done is the only incisions for my procedure is around my belly button I had a follow up today my PS insists that they did my flanks. The follow up was rushed and didn’t have a chance to ask her how it’s possible through that incision.Could my PS have done the procedure through two incisions around my belly button?

Ben Gbulie, MD, FACS · Answer

HiThanks for your question.I can understand the frustration of feeling like you did not get the result you were going for. Typically the areas to be suctioned are marked with the patient preop to be sure they agree with the plan. The PS would then proceed with that plan as agreed. There usually would be no reason not to.It is important to raise your doubt and concern directly with your PS who can review the notes from the procedure and let you know exactly what was done.I hope this helps.....

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Effective liposuction of the flanks requires use of VASER liposuction technique. Otherwise, there are too many cutaneous ligaments which will hinder your surgeon from being able to remove more fat.

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