Lumps and bumps 4 months after BodyTite with lipo - What can I do? (photos)

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Hello, on July 15th (over four months ago) I had BodyTite with lipo performed by a respected double-board certified plastic surgeon. I was thin prior to surgery (5’1” 102 lbs), but had a large baby and could not get rid of a pouch of fat around my navel. Anyways, right after surgery looked wonderful. Now I’m covered in lumps and bumps and wrinkles around my navel. My skin was smooth and tight before. Please help me, I am so depressed.

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. From your photos, I can see some lumps and bumps that are bothering you. Lumps and bumps are a normal part of the healing process; however, at 4 months usually they smooth out. I would suggest aggressive massage to those areas. I recommend that you schedule and in person appointment with your provider that treated you and discuss your concerns.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I treat this daily in my practice this is terrible, bad technique and not the right treatment for you. right now you need to be doing RF and shocktherapy twice weekly and renuva injections.  fixing this is going to be tough and you have to be seen in person to determine if this is scar tissue and/or irregularities.   you need to see a body sculpting expert who does many revision like my practice. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kmj030,
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

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

These results are becoming much to common after adding these minimally invasive treatments (Body Tite, J-Plasma, etc) to the liposuction. The ONLY option I recommend is the S.A.F.E. lipo techniques with a drain/specialized taping and daily lymphatic massage for 30 days. Expect fees in the $15,000 ranges.

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