Botched Liposuction – Can it Be Corrected?

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When a liposuction procedure does not produce the results which patients hope for, this can be a significant source of distress. Undesirable results after liposuction can occur for several reasons. Patients may not have been suitable candidates for the procedure initially. In other cases, the surgeon lacked the necessary skills and experience to perform the method to the proper standards. Choosing to have your liposuction procedure overseas, particularly in Turkey, significantly increases the risk of the procedure despite the low costs offered in these countries.

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Whatever the cause of botched liposuction, you may be able to achieve satisfactory results with liposuction revision at Centre for Blepharoplasty Surgery. Having an in-person consultation with one of our surgeons will allow a detailed clinical assessment to assess the extent of the liposuction deformity, followed by customised recommendations on the most appropriate treatment. In some cases, corrective surgery may not be possible due to the severe nature of the deformities. In most cases, specialised surgical techniques can be used to improve liposuction results after liposuction has gone wrong.

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What causes botched liposuction?

There are several reasons why a liposuction procedure may result in unfavourable results. When a surgeon is overaggressive in removing fat, particularly when ignoring the body’s natural contours, there is a risk of causing skin damage, lumpy results and asymmetry. Proper patient selection is crucial when performing liposuction, and if a patient has significant medical issues or has excessive loose skin, the risks of the procedure increase.

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This is why choosing a suitably experienced and skilled consultant plastic surgeon who undertakes many liposuction procedures each year is essential. In the UK, any doctor, including GPs, may perform cosmetic surgery. You must choose a plastic surgeon to perform any cosmetic surgery, including liposuction, to minimise the risk of complications occurring. The consultation serves as a foundation for planning your treatment. Your surgeon should listen carefully to your goals for treatment and provide customised recommendations on the most appropriate treatment options based on their expertise and experience.

What are the signs of liposuction gone wrong?

In many cases, the final results of liposuction may not be immediately apparent after the procedure. It may take several weeks, once the bruising and swelling have subsided, to observe the procedure’s results. In some cases, immediate signs of a problem may be visible straight after surgery.

If you are dissatisfied with your liposuction results, corrective liposuction may be a suitable treatment option in select cases.

If any of the clinical features above apply to you, it may be possible that you are experiencing liposuction gone wrong. You should first consult with the surgeon who carried out your treatment. Arrange an urgent consultation to see them and review the results of your procedure, and emphasise your dissatisfaction with your liposuction results.