How to correct this adherence?One and a half years post op stomach lipo. (photos)

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28 yo woman. I had stomach lipo 1 year and a half ago. Was left with irregularity (possibly adherence ?) on right side only. Left side is fine. How should this be corrected ? What is the procedure ? I think it developped because I was told to never take off my corset for 2 weeks post surgery and the corset had a super tight belt that was even tighter on that particular side (right side). What is possible to do ? Please :(

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Pending a formal evaluation, you may be a good candidate for a Revision Liposuction. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.

The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of QWO or Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Girl2222Girl,
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

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

Contour irregularities are created secondary to uneven liposuction or not addressing skin redundancy. Both of these maneuvers  would help you to improve your contour lines on both sides.

What can be done to fix uneven contour from previous lipo procedure?

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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

We need to see standard before and after pictures in order to make an assessment on the outcome of a procedure. If you don’t have before and after pictures then ask your surgeon to forward the ones they took.

Compression garments have no impact on the final outcome of surgery.

Fat distribution is completely dependent on how the procedure was performed. Contour on the body comes from underlying musculoskeletal structure, fat distribution and how to scan drapes.

If your fat distribution is uneven it is a direct reflection of how the surgery was performed.

Follow up with your provider to discuss your concerns.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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