Liposuction scar

Iraniansurgery Medical and Health Content Production Team
November 11, 2019
2023-09-26 11:19:09

How long does it take for liposuction scars to fade?

Do Vaser liposuction scars go away?

What is the best treatment for scars after liposuction surgery?

Small incisions need to be made in parts of the body where then cannula will need to be inserted. These tiny incisions are only about .5 – 1cm long, allowing the numbing solution to infiltrate under the skin and the ultrasound probe to enter.

These incisions are so tiny they heal quickly usually requiring no stitches.

The number of incision sites made during the cosmetic procedure will depend on how much fat needs to be removed and the area of the body treated.

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To minimise noticeable scars post-liposuction, the tiny incision sites are typically placed in discrete areas of the body. For example, in the belly button, inner thighs or along the bikini line so they can be camouflaged by underwear.

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Visibility of scars

The amount of liposuction scarring depends on a number of factors:

. Individual genetics

. Surgical technique used

. Patient’s skin pigment (scars from larger incisions tend to stand out more on dark-pigmented individuals)

The most common scarring problem resulting from liposuction is dyschromia (discoloring), which can take two forms: hyperpigmentation (darkened scars) and hypopigmentation (lighter, bleached-out scars). More rarely, these types of liposuction scars may develop:

. Atrophic (sunken below the skin’s surface, due to the loss of fat or muscle around the incision)

. Hypertrophic (slightly raised above the surface, though this may decrease over time)

. Keloid (hard, raised, irregular-shaped scars, usually with a smooth top and a pink or purple color)

To ensure you have realistic expectations, it’s important to understand that while the incisions are tiny, you may notice a small scar at the targeted sites.

If you are fair skinned, it’s unlikely you’re going to have any issue with scarring. Once the incision area has healed, it typically turns pink and then white; blending into the skin.

If you are dark skinned or Asian, the tiny scar may be slightly more visible as they tend to become a little darker.

It’s also important to inform your cosmetic practitioner or plastic surgeon if you have a tendency towards Keloid scarring. Keloid scars are often raised and have a darker and red appearance than the surrounding skin. These can occur after any type of skin injury whether that’s an accidental cut to the skin or incisions from cosmetic procedures such as liposuction or tummy tuck.

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Treatment and Appropriate post-surgery wound care

After the surgical procedure, you’ll be provided with advice that can help reduce your recovery time, help prevent the occurrence of keloids and improve the overall results of liposuction.

Depending on your cosmetic surgery treatment, your wound care may include:

. Use of compression garments to aid recovery and reduce swelling and bruising;

. Scar treatments including a combination of ProFractional laser, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Dermal Fillers and fat transfer;

. Proper wound care instructions to prevent opening

. Use of recommended gel products to help fade and flatten the scars

. Skincare regimen advice

. Dietary advice to help aid wound healing.

. To speed up the process of liposuction scar healing, we also recommend a combination of Silicone Sheeting and Hyper-Heal Cream, applied about one week post-op. For discolored scars that have already been established, your best bet is to use a .2mm derma roller with daily application of Hyper-Heal Cream.

. The DEKA laser technology is well-known for its skin repairing effects, especially in scar removal. The practitioner uses the DEKA laser device strictly on the affected area, destroying the scar tissue and generating new collagen production and thus, the formation of a new, healthy-looking layer of skin. DEKA laser technology, is minimally invasive, painless, quick and offers satisfying cosmetic results.

Do liposuction scars go away?

The scar will be permanent but will fade over time. Liposuction: The minor incisions needed for liposuction may leave only small scars or no scars at all. Any minor scarring will fade over time.

How much weight can you lose with liposuction?

Right now, surgeons follow guidelines that set a maximum extraction limit of 5,000 milliliters of fat (11 pounds) for all patients, regardless of variations in weight or body fat status. But the new study suggests surgeons could use a patient’s body mass index (BMI) to determine how much fat extraction is safe.

What is the downside of liposuction?

As with any major surgery, liposuction carries risks, such as bleeding and a reaction to anesthesia. Possible complications specific to liposuction include: Contour irregularities. Your skin may appear bumpy, wavy or withered due to uneven fat removal, poor skin elasticity and unusual healing.

Does fat return after liposuction?

Unfortunately, it is possible for fat to return after liposuction… if you allow it to come back. In general, the more weight gained by a patient after liposuction, the less dramatic their results will be. Fat will not return (and ideal results will remain intact) if the patient maintains their “post-lipo weight.

How painful is liposuction recovery?

However, you’ll feel pain after the procedure. Recovery can also be painful. Depending on what parts of the body require liposuction, you may have a shorter or longer hospital stay. … It’s common to have pain, swelling, bruising, soreness, and numbness after liposuction

Does liposuction really work?

Liposuction permanently removes fat cells, altering the shape of the body. However, if the patient does not lead a healthy lifestyle after the operation, there is a risk that the remaining fat cells will grow bigger. The amount of fat that can be safely removed is limited.

Does liposuction work on belly fat?

Liposuction may be a good fit if you’re looking to remove small fat deposits. These are commonly found on the hips, thighs, buttocks, or stomach area. The procedure will remove fat deposits from the targeted area, reducing bulges and improving contour. However, liposuction isn’t recommended as a weight loss tool.

What’s better laser lipo or CoolSculpting?

CoolSculpting is noninvasive, while laser lipo is a minor surgical procedure. Laser lipo carries many of the same risks and side effects as traditional liposuction, but on a smaller scale. And while laser lipo results are immediate, CoolSculpting results take several weeks (and up to two months) to be noticeable

How do I know if I qualify for liposuction?

In general, good candidates for a liposuction include: Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone.

Does ultrasound burn fat?

Ultrasonic liposuction is a type of fat loss procedure that liquefies fat cells before their removal. This is done with the guidance of an ultrasound combined with ultrasonic waves to target fat cells. This type of cosmetic surgery is also known as ultrasound-assisted liposuction (UAL).