I had lipo (SAL) done on my tummy and upper back ( under bra line) and love handles,breast augmentation and septoplasty all in one session. but pictures of before and after shows no changes in my tummy area. when i asked my doctor, he said he did it through belly botton. All my research shows there should be at least four point of insertion to remove belly fat evenly. So can you do proper tummy lipo with only one insertion or incision point in belly botton?
Answer: Insertion spots for lipo
In general, most surgeons want to "cross-tunnel" the fat - by removing it from several different directions. So, usually, that requires a couple of incisions. But if the pocket is small, sometimes you can get it out with just one. Depends on the patient's situation and the surgeon.
At 3 weeks post-op, you still are swollen, so wait at least a few more weeks before judging the results.
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In general, most surgeons want to "cross-tunnel" the fat - by removing it from several different directions. So, usually, that requires a couple of incisions. But if the pocket is small, sometimes you can get it out with just one. Depends on the patient's situation and the surgeon.
At 3 weeks post-op, you still are swollen, so wait at least a few more weeks before judging the results.
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Answer: Liposuction access points
There is great variability in the way different surgeons do liposuction. While I do perform the procedure from more than one "port" in the abdomen in order to maintain a smooth outcome, your surgeon may be used to doing things differently. If you don't see an immediate result, this is more likely due to swelling than technique... Be patient and hold off on your evaluation until the healing resolves completely in a few weeks to months.
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Answer: Liposuction access points
There is great variability in the way different surgeons do liposuction. While I do perform the procedure from more than one "port" in the abdomen in order to maintain a smooth outcome, your surgeon may be used to doing things differently. If you don't see an immediate result, this is more likely due to swelling than technique... Be patient and hold off on your evaluation until the healing resolves completely in a few weeks to months.
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February 10, 2013
Answer: Number of Access Points for Liposuction
This is largely a function of surgeon preference and experience. I personally make 3 incisions for liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, and upper and lower back. Another surgeon may make more incisions or place the incisions at different areas. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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This is largely a function of surgeon preference and experience. I personally make 3 incisions for liposuction of the abdomen, flanks, and upper and lower back. Another surgeon may make more incisions or place the incisions at different areas. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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February 11, 2013
Answer: Lipo Incision points
The belly button is a common area used to access the abdomen, and more incisions can be used but may not be needed. If you have weak muscles causing your abdomen to protrude, or a fair amount of intrabdominal fat, even a whole liter of fatty tissue removed from the abdomen may not look as dramatic as it does in other areas like you hips or back where the fat overlies only muscle and bone.
Typically a third to a quarter of the fullness making an abdomen protrude is due to the fat that the liposuction canula can reach. The other three quarters to two thirds lies inside the abdomen depending on your genetics and weight.
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Answer: Lipo Incision points
The belly button is a common area used to access the abdomen, and more incisions can be used but may not be needed. If you have weak muscles causing your abdomen to protrude, or a fair amount of intrabdominal fat, even a whole liter of fatty tissue removed from the abdomen may not look as dramatic as it does in other areas like you hips or back where the fat overlies only muscle and bone.
Typically a third to a quarter of the fullness making an abdomen protrude is due to the fat that the liposuction canula can reach. The other three quarters to two thirds lies inside the abdomen depending on your genetics and weight.
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February 14, 2013
Answer: Tummy Lipo Insertion Points?
It would be helpful to know how far out from surgery you are. If it is a month, it would not be surprising to see little difference. If it is six months, any swelling should have resolved, and this would probably be your final result.
There are numerous techniques for liposuction, and much depends upon the location and quantity of fat. The navel is a common port site because the scar is hidden. I will usually add two groin incisions to do the entire abdomen, but if a small localized amount of fat is present, sometimes the navel alone is enough. There are as many ways to do this as there are patients.
All the best.
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February 14, 2013
Answer: Tummy Lipo Insertion Points?
It would be helpful to know how far out from surgery you are. If it is a month, it would not be surprising to see little difference. If it is six months, any swelling should have resolved, and this would probably be your final result.
There are numerous techniques for liposuction, and much depends upon the location and quantity of fat. The navel is a common port site because the scar is hidden. I will usually add two groin incisions to do the entire abdomen, but if a small localized amount of fat is present, sometimes the navel alone is enough. There are as many ways to do this as there are patients.
All the best.
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