Ripples post Lipo. Are there any procedures that could help smoothen these out? (Photo)

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I got lipo over 2 years ago. I noticed I had a little rippling in my stomach area and I also felt little masses under my skin. Last year I gained weight and went up a dress size. I lost the weight this spring but my ripples are more noticeable than ever. I still have the little masses under my skin as well. Are there any procedures that could help smoothen these out?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear KJHuna,
I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction. This 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

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction with the micro canulas and the added skin tightening of Bodytite RF under local would help alot to smooth out the irregularities nicely and quickly.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s very difficult to correct an even liposuction results and often revision surgery makes things worse especially if someone was treated aggressively or over treated the first time around.

Was your treatment done using an energy device such as VASER?

There are no simple treatments for what you described.

Be very careful with someone claiming to simply fix this with more Liposuction.

Treatment options for poor outcomes after liposuction generally include revision Liposuction, fat transfer or converting the procedure to a skin tightening operation like a full tummy tuck.

My best guess is he would not find any of those to deliver what you were hoping for.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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