Discoloration after lipo. How can this be treated? (Photo)

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I had lipo in February of last year. Here I am, 15 months later, and I have this extremely obvious discoloration on my torso. It comes and goes but especially shows up when I'm hot (bikini season). I tried a vascular laser and that did not help. Please, pretend I'm a Kardashian and help me come up with a solution for this!!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Michael J. Nusbaum, MD, FACS · Answer

What you are experiencing is venous congestion within the skin as a result of the lipo. A Broad Band Light (BBL HERO) treatment can help reduce this but it has to take place within the first few months after surgery. Over time, however, this will often improve on it's own but it may never fully go away.

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