I have a horizontal deep crease running across my stomach after Lipo. It's hard above & below the crease. What can I do? (Photo)

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It's been 9 days since breast lift,.aug. & lipo to the abdominal and flanks. I knew there would be some swelling & bruising from the lipo but what the heck is that horizontal cavran I have going on across my stomach. It is going down some but that was not there before the lipo as you can see with the 1st photo. I am wearing a band all during the day & taking it off to sleep. It is very hard above and below the crease. Is this normal or at least to be expected. Is there anything else I should be doing?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You were never a great candidate for liposuction alone and should have gotten a tummy tuck/skin surgery for improvement.  any liposuction could be done at the same time as the tummy tuck or after, but at this point now you have looseness that needs to be treated with surgery.  Please see an expert for an evaluation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

From the photograph it looks as though there is a surplus of skin on the abdomen. The only way to treat this would be for surgical removal that is an abdominoplasty.

Anthony A. Admire, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing your pic - it's helpful in answering your question. As the others have stated, it is likely due to compression binder and/or natural sitting position that creates that crease due to the skin being separated from the abdominal wall that liposuction causes. I recommend discontinuing the band, try to lay as flat as possible and massage across that crease as aggressively as possible so a permanent scar band doesn't form.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

It's far too early to worry but make sure that your compression isn't the cause. It could simply be due to the way you sit. Massage the area and wear compression.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

What type of band are you wearing? The crease may be due to that. Remember you will be swollen and there will be contour irregularities that will smooth out with time. I prefer my patients wear a compression garment (instead of a band) since this helps distribute the compression evenly and helps reduce the swelling. Best to check in with your operating surgeon to discuss your concerns. Good luck!

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