How to fix contour irregularities on the inner thighs? Should I do a touch up? (Photo)

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Its been 11 weeks after the operation of SmarLipo on lower abdominal and inner thighs. I add before pic, and the pic in the day of operation with the marks that surgeon did. I was wearing compression garment for 8 weeks 24/7. And went to 6 x LPG sessions. Abdominal is rather ok. But still I'm not happy with the result/progress of the operation on the inner thighs. I'm 30 years old, no kids, skin elasticity is normal, do pilates & some yoga, I have stretch marks but only at outer thighs.

Christopher T. Chia, MD · Answer

While patients can have very nice results with SmartLipo, the inner thighs are difficult areas to treat in that the overlying skin is relatively thin and the fat usually suctions out quickly. This may result in some parts being overdone compared with others resulting in depressions and contour deformities if not done carefully. I recommend waiting at least 6 months from the time of the operation in order to allow the full result to show. It takes time for all the swelling to resolve, the skin to redrape and any fat destroyed by the laser not suctioned out to disappear. Although an in-person consultation is best, judging from your photos there is a depressed area that will benefit from fat transfer to fill it in as well as more suctioning toward the top of the inner thigh. These corrective cases are challenging so make sure the surgeon has experience dealing with them and good luck.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is one of the difficult areas for liposuction and minor contour irregularities are not uncommon. It is only 11 weeks post op. I would recommend to wait 6 months and reevaluate  and if needed revision can be performed along with fat grafting if needed. Good luck

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