Uneven lipo or loose skin 6 months after BBL - loose skin or fat? (Photos)

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I had bbl 6 months ago and my stomach has been left like this , is this loose skin or fat that been left ? It feels to me like it's fat can anyone please help me ? I've worn my faja constantly and had lymphatic drainage messages I can't pull the skin like it's loose I just hate what I've been left with any info would be greatly appreciated

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Bbl1264, thank you for question and showing your pictures. From my perspective, what you see is excess skin, which is possible since liposuction or liposculpture does not address the problems that are generated after pregnancy, or weight loss that is too drastic, such as laxity of the skin, and diastasis recti, which is treated with a tummy tuck. I recommend that a new surgical plan be developed that meets your expectations to take into account that there is still tissue to improve with an extended abdominoplasty with a complete muscle plication. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Bbl1264,
I understand your concern. Based on your photos, it looks like you have loose skin. 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

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You have skin laxity most likely from previous pregnancies and that since you were not a good candidate for abdominal liposuction in the first place. would’ve been a better procedure if you wanted a tight flat abdomen.
If you pull on your skin with both hands until it’s nice and tight you will see how having tight skin improves the contour. What the skin tight you will also see the exact definition of the remaining fat.
Loose skin looks and feels like fat people because it’s all bunched together.
 Separate the skin laxity component by pulling the skin tight and you will see what the underlying contour actually looks like.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Uneven lipo or loose skin 6 months after BBL - loose skin or fat? (Photos)

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