Wrinkles stomach skin after liposuction. Can it be reversed? (photos)

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I had liposculpture two months ago and am still wearing the garment . My stomach still has some lumps and I have a small hollow area too . Also I noticed that when I bend I get ugly wrinkles especially in the upper abdomen. I didn't have much fat there in the first place and I told the doctor I wasn't bothered by it but he still removed it . Now I am afraid that I ended up with loose skin without a cushion.. will this be fixed with time or can it be reversed and how ?

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

It takes about 6 months to completely heal from liposuction, so you are still in that process. During that time, your skin should contract somewhat and therefore the wrinkles will diminish. If, after 6 months, you still have wrinkled, loose skin that bothers you, you might consider ThermiTight to remove any residual fat and shrink the skin slightly. Ultherapy could also help. Consulting with the board-certified dermatologist who treated you will allow you to explore further options, if necessary.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello pure75 Liposuction patients can see results of their procedures as early as 10-14days after the procedure, but improvements continue 4-6 months afterwards as swellings and irregularities resolve. #post-op #lumps.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.  It can take up to one year to see the full results from the procedure and for swelling to subside.  Things will continue to evolve over next weeks.
I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.
  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
  
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.
  
Best of luck!
  
Dr. Schwartz
  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
  
#RealSelf100Surgeon

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

It sounds like you are being very diligent with your compression which will be very effective for you.  In terms of skin tightening everyone is different.  I understand your concern in your photo when you are bent over but even in the most fit patients you are going to have some wrinkles and folds.  Continue to follow up with our surgeon because you have a very good short term result.

Omeed Memar, MD, PhD (license suspended) · Answer

You are only 2 months out and you are in the phase of inflammatory wound healing. The area is still changing and will continue to change for the next year to come. If you still have the redundant skin after one year, you might consider a skin tightening procedure like Pelleve.

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