Lipo irregularities 6 months post op. (photos)

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Hi. I asked a similar question earlier but now it’s been 6 months and I have updated pictures. I am really scared I ruined my stomach forever. The irregularities got worse as swelling went down. Other things I notice: - they look like straight lines maybe where the cannula went? - they are more visible if I stretch or press on the skin -as I lose weight they get worse Can these be fixed?

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry about this problem that you are experiencing.  Before you jump to expensive lasers and surgery, I recommend that you have a series of lymphatic massages to help with your irregularities.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mjabon,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. The revision can often be done under local as well.
  
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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

To improve your results, I recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. However, a VASER revision may be needed to get the smoothest results. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Zeichner, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Skin irregularities can occur following liposuction. There are options to consider for correction...non-surgical options could include the use of radiofrequency or ultrasound generators which may flatten and soften the lumpy areas. If treatment proves inadequate over time, a surgical option would include lipoinjection with small cannulae. 
Best wishes...

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