Is this scar tissue on my upper abdomen after BodyTite procedure? (Photos)

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Dear doctor. I had a regular Lipo on my lower abdomen back in 2003. Then about 3 years ago my upper abdomen had created a layer of fat (due to weigh gain) as there was no lipo done. I did this laser lipo treatment called body tite 2015 for my upper abdomen to try to fix the fat layer. After a year I noticed this bumb / scar tissue in the treated area. It looks ugly and really bothers me. Please help. Is there anything that could help to fix this???

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A revision will be needed to improve that appearance.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

It appears that the fat removal was potentially uneven. A revision procedure using Safelipo can improve the overall result.  Fat grafting remaining contour abnormalities would add more improvement to the result.

Jonathan Zelken, MD · Answer

It looks to me like there was some aggressive liposuction in that area, leaving the contours you see behind. The skin quality looks great, so it is unlikely that this resulted from the BodyTite. It is just as possible that the BodyTite procedure may have helped by tightening the skin a bit to mask the contour deformity. Fat transfer to this area could correct the problem. Sorry you had a less than perfect experience, but I am just not sure the BodyTite is the smoking gun in this case.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. I believe the most efficient fix for this would be to go back in with the BodyTite without suction. In this way you can achieve destruction of the fat that is causing the rippling while tightening the overlying tissue. It is critical that you not gain weight following liposuction/fat destruction procedures as you can develop more visceral fat. This is the fat the causes diabetes, high blood pressue, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and even death.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Mark H. Peters, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It appears you have contour irregularity resulting from folds in the upper abdomen from the pictures.  The deepest creases appear unchanged after the Body Tite procedure but more contour irregularities in between.  This is difficult to correct but I would consider fat transfer to attempt to smooth the area.  The deep creases could be treated with Fractora or similar surface energy in an attempt to tighten.  It may take several sessions to fully correct it.  Good luck.

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