Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I was overseas and had liposuction of my neck and there is too much of a depression underneath the jawbone. Can this be filled in?

A: If there is an area after liposuction of a depression, it is not uncommon that fat injections/fat grafts/fat transfer are done to improve the contour.

Q: I had liposuction at a different doctor’s office and it’s been three months. At this time I have a lot of folds, indentations, and some areas of skin that are hard and look irregular. Will this still improve?

A: Healing after liposuction occurs for six months after the procedure, although most of the contraction is in the first three months. My goal in liposuction, is not to remove all the fat and I am very respectful of leaving behind a tiny cushion of fat underneath the dermis as support and insulation, as well as to provide circulation. If liposuction is too superficial then the dermis can be bound down to the fascia and leave hard areas with indentations. I like the skin envelope to be brought down gently as the deeper fat layer recedes. In this way, an artistic restructuring occurs, not a de-fatting procedure which can leave someone looking unnatural.

Q: As a woman I am interested in keeping a flat stomach but I don’t know if liposuction can help me. I was told that some fat can be behind the muscle wall and this fat can’t be removed with liposuction. Will I need a cat scan to check this before surgery?

A: No, you will not need a cat scan to determine if the fat you have is behind or above the muscle wall. Only the supramuscular fat is amenable to undergo liposuction. A simple examination during your consultation with your surgeon will evaluate if you are a candidate for liposuction.

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