it has been two weeks since my smart lipo procedure and the skin around my navel is looking a little wrinkly and also looks like an orange peel. I called my PS and was told that it is part of the healing process. When I called I couldn't exactly explain how it looked but they knew exactly what I was talking about, and that'd where I got the example of an orange peel
March 16, 2015
Answer: After SmarLipo / Liposuction is Wrinkly Belly Button Normal, NO, Get Velashape or Venus Legacy Treatments This is not a normal reaction after liposuction, it may be the physician was too aggressive around the belly button. I suggest getting a heating procedure to improve the wrinkling and stimulate collagen. Venus legacy, and Velashape for maintentence and thermage for one treatment would be beneficial. But this need an in person consultation with a body contouring expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 16, 2015
Answer: After SmarLipo / Liposuction is Wrinkly Belly Button Normal, NO, Get Velashape or Venus Legacy Treatments This is not a normal reaction after liposuction, it may be the physician was too aggressive around the belly button. I suggest getting a heating procedure to improve the wrinkling and stimulate collagen. Venus legacy, and Velashape for maintentence and thermage for one treatment would be beneficial. But this need an in person consultation with a body contouring expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
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March 13, 2015
Answer: 2 weeks after SmartLipo orange peel appearance The orange peel appearance is due to swelling which thickens the skin and the stretching of the pores. This is not unusual following SmartLipo or any liposuction especially around the umbilicus because that is where the surgeon needs to be a bit more aggressive in removing the fat to get a flat result. The belly button has a stalk that is attached to the abdominal wall below. If fat is left behind encircling the stalk, it causes the 'bagel' or 'doughnut' bulge where the umbilicus is the hole of the 'bagel'. More laser and more suctioning in the area causes more swelling of that area relative to other parts that are treated so this is a reflection of that extra effort and will go away over time (a few weeks). However, in rare circumstances, a fluid collection may cause this appearance and needs to be addressed by your surgeon so please make sure that isn't the case.
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March 13, 2015
Answer: 2 weeks after SmartLipo orange peel appearance The orange peel appearance is due to swelling which thickens the skin and the stretching of the pores. This is not unusual following SmartLipo or any liposuction especially around the umbilicus because that is where the surgeon needs to be a bit more aggressive in removing the fat to get a flat result. The belly button has a stalk that is attached to the abdominal wall below. If fat is left behind encircling the stalk, it causes the 'bagel' or 'doughnut' bulge where the umbilicus is the hole of the 'bagel'. More laser and more suctioning in the area causes more swelling of that area relative to other parts that are treated so this is a reflection of that extra effort and will go away over time (a few weeks). However, in rare circumstances, a fluid collection may cause this appearance and needs to be addressed by your surgeon so please make sure that isn't the case.
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