Uneven stomach years after liposuction - should I be looking into CoolSculpting? (photos)

Question

I had lipo done in the abdominal area in 2008. I weighed 180LBs then. After the procedure I gained and lost weight a few times and I am now 147LBS (stable weight for 3 years). I am still trying to lose aprox. 17 more pounds but I find that when I tuck my tummy in, it looks uneven and lumpy. I imagine it is because some areas no longer have fat cells and some do. In order to have a flat stomach will losing the rest of the weight be enough? Should I be looking int cool sculpting? Is it loose skin

Luis Eduardo Guerrero, MD · Answer

Hello!, thanks for your question. The coolsculpting is a device that helps to eliminate in a non surgical way some localized fat deposits, many times you will need more than one session in order to get the result you are looking for. Another possibility is to do again a surgical treatment.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your description and photos it appears you would have the best result from a standard tummy tuck.  This would improve the contour irregularities as well as remove excess skin.  Further cool sculpting is not likely to correct your concerns.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear realskinproblems,
I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction. This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately.
The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. While there is always a chance for contour irregularities with liposuction, someone who takes their time and uses the appropriate sized cannulas should give you a superb result.I have all my patients wear compression garments and I use multiple sized cannulas to feather out the result.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Cool Sculpting does not always work, so I would consider liposuction for the residual fat.  Once you have lost your weight, then consider a tummy tuck if you have much loose skin.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

A physical exam would answer your questions more accurately.   If there is skin laxity, Liposuction will make it worse.  If the skin turgid is good, then you may be somewhat improved with liposuction alone. 
Dr.T

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