What are the best procedures to treat contour irregularities post liposuction?

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After having liposuction 5 years ago on my torso and inner thighs I've been left with banding under my skin, bumpy purple marks that don't go away... ever. It's sad because it has ruined my self confidence and my ability to wear a bikini or short top. (Think Tara Reid). What can be done to correct the bumpy, irregular skin, permanent purple bruising, and empty bumpy skin left on my inner thighs?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Contour irregularities after liposuction usually occurred from doc's using larger canulas under general anesthesia. Fixing contour irregularities after liposuction can be done quite easily with the micro canulas and bodytite RF under tum. local. Be sure to see a Board Certified Dermatologic Surgeon for the best results since this is the profession who invented and who advanced the technique to an art form.

Aditya Sood, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Overly aggressive liposuction, especially of sensitive areas without much skin elasticity such as the inner thighs, can lead to contour irregularities as you mention. On rare occasion the answer is more liposuction to even out the areas, but in the case of the medial thighs where skin is less elastic and fat has already been removed, your options as I see them would be fat transfer (modestly) to help improve the texture and contour, vs. potentially a skin tightening treatment such as J-Plasma combined with with scar release. I wish you the best of luck and please see only a board certified plastic surgeon to help go over your options.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you are unhappy a revision procedure with skin removal or fat grafting, revision liposuction and internal heating may all be needed.
If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kerrieleighm,
contour irregularity happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately. The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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

The definitive correction for liposuction deformities requires the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I encounter suboptimal liposuction outcome referrals weekly. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently corrected liposuction caused deformities. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of severity of contour irregularities by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. Finally, when skin redundancy irregularities are observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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