“Will I have lipo 360 scars?” This is a common question we receive from patients undergoing liposuction 360. And the answer is “yes” with one important note (and it’s good news!): In nearly all cases of 360 lipo scars, the marks are extremely small and almost impossible to see after healing.
With that in mind, let’s dive into everything you need to know about scars from lipo 360 Dallas.
What Is Lipo 360?
Lipo 360, or liposuction 360, is a plastic surgery procedure that reduces fat on the body from 360 degrees — or all the way around — the abdomen.
Often, men and women seeking liposuction have excess fat that is not just on the front of their abdomens (the stomach), but also on their sides, flanks, and back. When we remove fat from just the stomach area, this can leave these other areas looking odd and unbalanced. In many cases, it’s better to take a “360” approach. That is, we focus on removing fat from all the way around the waist. This is lipo 360.
The Lipo 360 Procedure
The liposuction procedure itself involves first administering anesthesia and then making small incisions near the areas where we want to remove fat. It’s important to make these incisions as discreetly as possible, which will also help lower visible scarring after surgery.
So, for example, if you’re having fat removed from your lower abdomen, you will likely have a stomach lipo 360 scar in the groin area and below the underwear line as well as within the belly button. This means that these incisions, which are already very tiny incisions to begin with, will be hardly noticeable after surgery.
After the incisions have been made, a cannula will be inserted, which will suction out the unwanted fat. Liposuction incisions only need to be as large as the diameter of the largest cannula being used.
Once all of the fat has been suctioned out and the body contoured, your surgeon will carefully close each incision, apply the necessary bandages and a compression garment, and send you to the recovery room where you will wait for a short period before being discharged to go home.
Does Lipo 360 Leave Scars?
The short answer is yes. The long answer is yes, but they should be hardly noticeable once the healing process is over. The truth is any cosmetic surgery involving incisions will leave scars. The larger the incision, the larger the scar.
Fortunately, liposuction 360 scars are small to begin with, and they are usually located in discreet locations on the body. Moreover, after some time has passed, they will fade and flatten out.
How to Reduce Scarring After Lipo 360
The development of scar tissue after liposuction 360 is an inevitability, but there are two things that can work in your favor to reduce the appearance of your scars and help with scar treatment.
One is the fact that scars naturally reduce in size and visibility over time. Your scars should fade nicely and flatten out. They should start to lighten up for most people and blend in with the surrounding skin. This will drastically reduce their appearance in a natural way.
Second is the fact that you have some agency here. If you follow some simple rules and use some scar reducing tactics, there is a high likelihood that your actions can reduce the appearance of your scars even further. Here are some tips to improve the appearance of liposuction scars:
#1 – Silicone gel sheets
Use these sheets (or a silicone gel topical ointment) daily and at regular intervals to slowly soften and fade scars over the months following surgery.
#2 – Massage
Especially if you are prone to tough, thick, or bumpy scar tissue, try self massage, or consider getting professional massages to break up the underlying tissue and help scars lay flatter.
#3 – Staying out of the sun
The sun is your enemy when it comes to scar visibility. Stay away from direct sunlight or use clothing cover and sunscreen to prevent UV damage, which can make your scars more noticeable.
#4 – Laser scar revision if necessary
Lastly, some patients in search of scar removal seek laser therapy if their scars become too bad, and this can be a great way to lighten, flatten, and soften lipo scars.
FAQ: Liposuction Surgery Scars
What does a liposuction scar look like?
Once healed, most lipo scars are flat and a faded mauvish color with unclear edges. This varies from person to person, of course. You can see examples of 360 liposuction scars by simply searching for them on the internet. You may also be able to see them in your surgeon’s liposuction before and after pictures.
Just be sure to note the duration of post-surgery time that has passed when the after pictures were taken. If it’s only been a few months, know that the color, size, and roughness of the scars will change even more as time goes on — almost always for the better.
What are keloid scars?
Most plastic surgery procedures for liposuction leave scars that are flat and that fade with time. Unfortunately, some patients will experience hyperpigmentation scars or keloid scars.
Keloid scars are raised scars(hypertrophic scars) that grow outside the bounds of the original wound. Developing keloid scars is rare, but it can happen in some people.
Most individuals who experience keloid scarring have naturally darker skin types. If you do develop a keloid scar, talk to your cosmetic surgeon about removal treatments for these highly visible scars.
Book Your Consultation Appointment with Dr. Mohan
Surgical scars and noticeable scarring longterm can sometimes deter patients from undergoing surgery to begin with. If you think lipo 360 may be for you, don’t let the idea of excessive scarring stop you from pursuing this dream. Liposuction can definitely help you get the abs and waist you’ve always wanted, and scars should not be a problem for most people.
To learn more about scar healing and the liposuction 360 surgical procedure in general, please contact board certified and highly skilled plastic surgeon Dr. Raja Mohan to book a consultation appointment.
References
https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/worried-about-surgery-scars-here-are-some-tips