Had Smart Lipo 6 months ago with no results - what should I do? (photos)

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I had smart lipo in July 2021.. I wore my faja faithful for 3 months, I got massages and I have been watching my diet. Today was my 6 month visit. I was already feeling like I didn't get much results. Then seeing my before and after pics really made me depressed. The surgeon suggests I do ultherapy but I really don't wanna throw away anymore money with him.. What should I do?

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, not everyone responds or heals the same after surgery. While you appear to have some results, Smart Lipo can take up to 1 year for swelling, final healing.

Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended during this time to determine swelling vs residual/recurrent fat and a possible revision if indicated.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Lipo was a poor choice for your belly. You have obvious loose skin which doesn't improve with lipo. You have obvious loose and separated abdominal muscles (aka diastasis) which don't improve with lipo. And now you have wrinkled skin that looks worse than when you started. Don't despair. You still need a tummy tuck and it will fix all of these issues. You also would benefit from liposuction of the waistline. All of this should have been explained to you and I would be surprised if your surgeon didn't know how this would turn out. Check out the video to learn more about tummy tucks and why they are done for people that look like  you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Macknicole77,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gregory Chambon, MD · Answer

Before pursuing additional procedures with this surgeon, I would get a second opinion with a different surgeon to consider a "tummy tuck."

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Sorry, but you need to see a different surgeon. SmartLipo is not the first choice for your situation. You should have been offered a tummy tuck, or at least discussed the need for it after lipo. No energy device will tighten you skin.

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