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What is Laserlipolysis (Laser Liposuction) And How It Works
Laserlipolysis (laser liposuction) is fast gaining popularity as it targets small fat deposits in specific areas. Find out how it works and its benefits.
August 24, 2024
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What are the causes of botched liposuction?
Botched liposuction cases often stem from issues of undercorrection or overcorrection.
Undercorrection happens when too little fat is removed, possibly requiring a follow-up liposuction to refine the results. On the other hand, overcorrection involves the excessive removal of fat, leading to deviations from the intended body shape and resulting in irregularities like bumps, depressions, and asymmetries. Inexperienced, inadequately trained, or unskilled liposuction practitioners may unintentionally cause tissue damage.
Additionally, a lack of effective communication between the doctor and the patient can contribute to suboptimal outcomes.
How to fix a botched liposuction procedure?
What are the signs of a liposuction gone wrong?
Lumps
Uneven surface contours like lumps on the treated areas
Skin discolouration
Obvious skin discolouration
Bulges
Undercorrection, resulting in leftover bulges
Skin dimpling
Inexperienced or unskilled doctors can cause tissue trauma and skin dimpling
Depressions
Irregular dents on treated areas due to overly aggressive liposuction techniques.
Asymmetry
Asymmetry on the treated areas due to poor patient selection lack of experience or skills of the doctors
Post-lipo Scarring
Excessive post-liposuction tissue scarring due to improper use of surgical tools
Uneven bumps
Over-correction, resulting in removing excess fat more than the desired body contour
What are the potential drawbacks of getting liposution done overseas?
Patients who have had botched surgeries such as liposuction, gynecomastia or fat grafting are often traumatised. Not only do they suffer physically, but they are also affected psychologically – they have lower self-esteem and may suffer from social anxiety and depression.
Patients may suffer various psychological outcomes such as depression, low self-esteem, anger, social phobia, and many others in the future. That's why seeking corrective treatment is imperative to avoid long-term psychological consequences.
Potential drawbacks of liposuction done overseas include:
- Limited reliability of information about doctors and clinics
- Lack of stringent regulations and clinical standards
- Absence of post-treatment follow-ups in overseas cosmetic procedures
- Risk of complications going unnoticed without proper follow-up
- Potential issues related to communication and language barriers
- Influence of cultural differences on beauty perception
WHY DO BOTCHED LIPOSUCTION HAPPEN?
Medical tourism
The primary reason for beauty tourism is the cost and travel opportunity.
Patients who have been through such experiences frequently complain of a lack of medical follow-up, miscommunication, improper preparation and incomplete procedure counselling.
Not doing enough homework
It's crucial to find a doctor who not only performs the procedure regularly but who can also consistently achieve a high patient satisfaction rate.
Check out the before and after photos of cases performed by your doctor; they'll show clear indications of results.
Shopping for the cheapest
Don't opt for a procedure because it's cheap or the cheapest option.
Quality comes at a cost – inadequacies can lead to the need for revisionary work and additional corrective treatments, which may mean additional expense.
Unskilled & unethical doctor
A doctor's inexperience is arguably, at the top of the list.
To avoid a possible mishap, finding an experienced and ethical doctor with a proven track record of delivering results is essential.
Are there successful cases of fixing botched liposuction?
Dr Ivan Puah has successfully fixed botched cosmetic surgeries such as botched liposuction, hi-definition liposuction, gynecomastia surgery, fat grafting, accessory breasts, etc that occured during their procedures in Singapore as well as overseas such as South Korea, Australia, Bangkok, etc.
Case 1
Female patient with dents & uneven skin texture on outer hips with dimpling & waves on the back thighs. These are caused by uneven suction from botched liposuction in Singapore.
Case 2
Female patient who had botched lipo performed on the inner thighs overseas. There are obvious skin irregularities, overly aggressive suction causing rippling and large pigmented scarring.
Case 3
Female patient who had a botched liposuction procedure performed on the abdomen in Singapore. Unevenness, dents and lumpiness of the abdomen and uneven curve on the left body contour.
Case 4
Male patient with severe dents on the chest, skin folds & unevenness from botched gyno surgery & hi-def ab lipo done in Australia. He later sought correction surgery with Dr Puah.
Case 5
Female patient who had a botched lipo performed on the inner and outer thighs in Thailand. As seen in the picture, the undercorrection has resulted in "leftover" lumpy & uneven fat bulges on the thighs.
Case 6
Female patient who had a botched arm liposuction procedure in Singapore to get rid of her excess arm fat. The picture shows that the arms have unevenness, lumps and irregularities.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DOCTOR FOR YOUR LIPOSUCTION REVISION SURGERY?
In the context of a consultation, the patient-doctor relationship is of paramount importance. This connection holds the patient's health and safety, making it a precious trust. A proficient doctor should possess the ability to truly comprehend their patient's concerns and alleviate them, fostering a sense of security and confidence.
Read reviews
Read reviews on the clinics and doctors from previous patients
Experience
Choose the doctors who have experience treating conditions similar to yours but be realistic with your expectations
Consultation
Go for a face-to-face consultation with the doctor
Communicate
Communicate clearly and in detail the issues you are facing. Make sure the doctor understands what you are looking for
WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK OUT FOR DURING CONSULTATION?
Transparent Communication
The consultation should be thorough, clear and well communicated. It should never be rushed and should not leave you with questions unanswered. Throughout a patient's liposuction journey, open and honest communication is essential.
Doctors should be able to listen and communicate effectively. They should be able to comprehend their patients' requirements, assuage their fears and anxieties, and confidently answer any questions they may have.
Team
Pay attention to factors such as the doctor's medical support staff's experience. When did they start aiding the doctor with the procedure?
Are they able to provide you with timely advice? When it comes to addressing your queries, are they professional, confident, and knowledgeable?
Is it possible for them to allay your fears and anxieties about the treatment and make you feel at ease in their care?
The Doctor's Experience
An experienced liposuction doctor is capable of addressing a patient's demands and anticipating the results. Research thoroughly about the doctors you have shortlisted.
Inquire about “before and after” photos of patients that the doctor has done and the number of liposuction that the doctor performs monthly.
WHY CHOOSE AMARIS B. CLINIC FOR YOUR CORRECTIVE SURGERIES?
Surgical difficulty
A doctor should ideally have an eye for aesthetics to visualise the desired results and then materialise them using his expertise. Each body area is unique and needs a distinct approach.
This is a problem that a seasoned doctor can take on with confidence.
Patient-centric care
Attention to patient care is important. After all, the patient's safety, comfort, and wellbeing are paramount.
Postoperative care at Amaris B. Clinic is not compromised either, with a comprehensive post-surgical care team attending to you after.
Aftercare program
Aftercare significantly assists you with faster recovery and ensures optimum results.
At Amaris B. Clinic, we have curated a bespoke aftercare program designed to help you with the healing process, such as MLD Therapy, skin firming and many others.
Accredited Liposuction Doctor in Singapore
Dr Ivan Puah is an accredited liposuction doctor in Singapore with close to two decades of body sculpting experience. He is a certified Vaser liposuction physician, and has completed fundamental and advanced body sculpting surgical training conducted by Dr John Millard and Dr Alfredo Hoyos, the developers of VASER liposuction.
Experienced and trained liposuction doctor
Dr Ivan Puah is the Chairman of the Lipo Peer Review Committee in Singapore and has received dedicated surgical training in gynecomastia surgery in the United States of America. He has developed two proprietary surgical approaches: the 360° Glandular Tissue Dissection (360°GTD®) technique for gynecomastia surgery and the MDC-Sculpt® Lipo technique for liposuction.
Dr Ivan Puah
Dr Ivan Puah is known for his aesthetic sense and meticulousness. Effective doctor-patient communication is paramount in the realm of aesthetics and Dr Puah truly takes the time to understand each patient’s unique needs, goals and tailors his treatment accordingly.
Dr Puah marries the principles of science and art in liposuction, delivering natural and optimal body contouring results for his patients.
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CORRECTIVE LIPOSUCTION FAQS
How long do I wait before I can proceed with corrective surgery?
Once you've spotted the signs of botched jobs, seeking corrective treatment is crucial so you'll be able to avert its long-term physical and psychological consequences. You are advised to wait three to six months after your previous procedure, allowing your wounds to heal completely before your corrective surgery.
I had fat grafting done, and I look weird. Can I correct it?
The most undesirable results from fat grafting, particularly facial fat grafting, are unevenness and lumps in the facial contours and an overfilled and puffy look. We perform revision surgery to correct poorly applied fat grating and deliver a more natural and favourable result.
I had gynecomastia surgery done at another clinic, but I noticed unevenness, and the chest still looks puffy. What should I do?
Uneven chest contour with irregular dents, depressions on the chest and incomplete and uneven glandular tissue removal are signs of botched gynecomastia surgery. Other symptoms of poorly done gynecomastia surgery include inverted nipples, excessive and thick scarring, and over-suction of fat tissue that result in rippling and unevenness.
In such cases, Dr Ivan Puah will carefully assess your clinical condition and propose a suitable surgical approach to address your issues. An obvious asymmetrical chest with visible scarring can be corrected to give you a more masculine chest that you yearn for.
What is the cost of correcting a botched liposuction procedure?
In general, Dr Ivan Puah’s fees for performing corrective surgery is based on his experience, the complexity of the surgery and the patient's clinical condition. Other charges include the type of anaesthesia used, surgical facility costs, medical tests such as blood tests, pre and post-medication, etc.
Price is one of the many variables to consider. Choosing a qualified doctor by the Ministry of Health Singapore, who uses an accredited surgical facility and works with a well-trained surgical support team, is just as important, if not more. Ensure your health, safety and results come first, especially when secondary revisions are typically more challenging, complicated and time-consuming.
I have had liposuction, but I noticed unevenness. Why?
Unevenness could be due to the doctor’s poor planning or improper surgical technique. If you have had liposuction and are unhappy with its unevenness, please make an appointment with Dr Ivan Puah for a thorough assessment.
I had liposuction many years ago, and it seemed that the fat returned. Can I opt for another liposuction?
Yes, certainly. Some patients have had liposuction done with satisfactory results. However, they may have gained massive weight or cannot maintain their post-liposuction results due to ageing or certain medical conditions.
Secondary liposuction is an option to correct and improve the treated area.
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