Revision Liposuction Surgery

Revision liposuction surgery is the removal of subcutaneous fat in order to correct the results of a previous cosmetic procedure. This type of work requires experience and a skilled hand to sculpt the body properly and improve the work of a previous surgeon. A specialist in revision liposuction will be the most qualified to perform liposuction for a second time on the same area.
Liposuction is performed by inserting a narrow steel tube, called the cannula, underneath the skin where fat deposits exist. The cannula extracts fat as the surgeon moves it back and forth, carefully shaping the body. The surgeon determines how much fat to remove and what fat to remove to get the desired results.

Revision liposuction surgery is performed the same way using the same tools. The difference is that a revision liposuction doctor is performing the same procedure for a second time on the same area. Less fat remains under the skin so the doctor must often make small, precise alterations to shape the body.

Most commonly, people seek revision liposuction surgery because the results of the first procedure were asymmetrical, not blended properly, or the first surgeon did not remove enough fat. A skilled revision lipo surgeon can correct these issues.

Asymmetry can occur when less fat is extracted from one side of the body than the other. This can occur on the hips, thighs, sides of the abdomen or back, and arms.

Blending the surgery site with the surrounding body is essential for natural looking results. One goal of revision liposuction surgery may be to blend areas that were inadequately blended during the first surgery.

Revision liposuction can also remove more fat if an insufficient amount was removed during the first procedure. This should be done after the first surgery has totally healed since it takes time for the swelling to diminish and the real results to emerge. At that time, if a patient wishes to get additional liposuction, he or she should consult a revision liposuction specialist.