Can weight gain be the cause of my uneven waist? (Photo)

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I am one year and 5 months post liposuction operation. I was totally pleased with my results up until hitting that one year post op mark. Immediately I began seeing where my waist on the right side is more defined than the left as well as there is a noticeable line above my navel. My weights immediately after surgery was 147 and today I weigh 151. Can weight gain be the cause of this? Please see attached picture

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear sx2201,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this can happen ater time with weight fluctuations. I suggest you start trusculpt FLEX and ID and peptide/hormonal therapy.  if you want more contouring you can do a revision procedure. Best, Dr. Emer.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, weight gain will increase the residual fat cells where ever they are.  Try loosing 5 pounds and see if that fullness goes away.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The human body is highly asymmetrical. This is always going to be true both before and after body contouring procedures.

If you want us to assess the outcome of a procedure you should post proper before and after pictures. If you don’t have before and after pictures ask your provider to forward the ones they took.

3 pounds is a very small weight fluctuation and that should not have an impact on your results.

Liposuction results are typically final by three months and at that point giving it more time typically doesn’t change results from the Liposuction perspective. The exception is the skin incisions and these continue to change for a year and a half.

MustPatient who notice significant body asymmetry after Liposuction had it after but of course the procedure can be done on evenly as well.

Patient who notice significant body asymmetry after Liposuction had it after but of course the procedure can be done on evenly as well. I suggest following up with your provider to discuss your concerns with him or her.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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