What’s wrong with my liposuction of flanks, is this botched? (Photos)

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I had a tummy tuck with liposuction of flanks. I’m noticing that the flanks are still somewhat there, but it looks even more noticeable when I lay down. Is this botched?

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

No, the procedure it’s perform in the proper way, but it looks that you have a Bariatric surgery, so you lose a lot of weight, and the proper way to manage the extra skin it’s with a 360 tummy tuck, and you have just extended, you will need to complete the 369 tummy tuck, to remove the extra skin in the sides

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears you have a nice result.  Depending if all swelling has resolved you may have some excess skin sometimes called "dog ears" at the hip area.  This would involve minimal skin excision to correct.  I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your concerns.

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

You have dog ears both sides and the way it looks sitting most likely you will need a circumferential Tummy tuck in orde to get rid of the saggy skin all the way around. 
Dog ears will not improve with nothings but removing the excess of skin and a bit of liposuction of the area. Extended incision will be absolutely needed. 
Dr. Cárdenas

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Genuine957207,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You are not botched. You do have some excess fat in the hip, not flank, area that might be addressed once healed. However, you are early in the process so be patient.

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