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Liposuction Revision
Also known as: Corrective Liposuction, Secondary Liposuction, Body Contouring Revision, Lipo Touch-Up
Recovery
- Expect a 1–2 week period of swelling, bruising, and firmness
- Most clients return to normal daily life within 2–4 weeks
- This procedure involves working with existing scar tissue, the healing process is more gradual than the initial surgery.
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About Liposuction Revision
Treated areas:Abdomen, Arms, Back, Buttocks, Flanks, Hip, Thighs, Chin
LIPOSUCTION REVISION: Correct • Smooth • Refine
Expert Corrective Contouring | Smooth Away Lumps & Restore Your Natural Silhouette
Liposuction revision, also known as Corrective Liposuction, is a specialized procedure designed to fix or improve the results of a previous body-contouring surgery. It addresses concerns such as lumps, dents, or unevenness by either removing residual fat or filling hollow spots with fat grafting. The goal is to restore the smooth, balanced, and natural shape you originally desired.
Note: For the best results, this is ideally performed 6–12 months after your first surgery to ensure all tissue has fully settled.
What You Will Achieve
✅ Seamless Smoothing: Eliminates lumps, bumps, and “wavy” skin texture caused by uneven fat removal.
✅ Hollow Filling: Uses Fat Grafting to restore volume to sunken or “over-suctioned” areas for a soft, natural curve.
✅ Perfect Symmetry: Corrects lopsided results, ensuring both sides of the body are balanced and proportional.
✅ Internal Scar Release: Breaks up hard, tight scar tissue that causes skin dimpling or a “pulled” appearance.
✅ Advanced Tightening: Utilizes laser or radiofrequency technology to help loose skin shrink and firm up for a more polished finish.
✅ Refined Contouring: Removes small, stubborn bulges that were left behind during the initial procedure.
✅ Hollow Filling: Uses Fat Grafting to restore volume to sunken or “over-suctioned” areas for a soft, natural curve.
✅ Perfect Symmetry: Corrects lopsided results, ensuring both sides of the body are balanced and proportional.
✅ Internal Scar Release: Breaks up hard, tight scar tissue that causes skin dimpling or a “pulled” appearance.
✅ Advanced Tightening: Utilizes laser or radiofrequency technology to help loose skin shrink and firm up for a more polished finish.
✅ Refined Contouring: Removes small, stubborn bulges that were left behind during the initial procedure.
Common Areas Treated
| Treatment Area | What it helps |
| Abdomen | Fixes “wavy” skin texture, upper belly bulges, or uneven belly button shape |
| Thighs (Inner/Outer) | Corrects “shelving” (sharp edges), indentations, or mismatched leg sizes |
| Hips & Flanks | Smooths out “stair-step” irregularities and restores a balanced waist curve |
| Buttocks | Fixes “banana rolls” (excess fat under the butt) or sagging caused by over-suction |
| Arms | Corrects “dents” or lumpy areas caused by uneven fat removal |
| Back & Bra Line | Smooths out residual pockets of fat that were missed or left uneven |
| Double Chin | Refines the jawline if the original procedure left “tight bands” or fat patches |
Ideal Candidate
Suitable for adults aged 18 to 70+ who have undergone liposuction and are dissatisfied with the visual or physical outcome.
You are the perfect candidate if you have:
- Uneven Results: Lumps, bumps, or “stair-step” patterns in the treated area.
- Sunken Areas: Visible hollows where too much fat was removed.
- Residual Bulges: Areas that still look heavy or were under-treated.
- Hardness: Tightness or dimpling caused by internal scar tissue.
- Laxity: Skin that hasn’t retracted well and appears loose or wavy.
- Symmetry Concerns: One side of your body looks significantly different from the other.
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Preparation
Stabilise weight before surgery. Stop smoking 4+ weeks. Discontinue blood thinners 2 weeks prior. Plan donor and recipient areas at consultation with photo documentation.
Followup Care
Wear compression garment 4-6 weeks. Lymphatic drainage massage from week 1. Walk daily. Avoid intense exercise 4 weeks. Attend follow-ups at week 1, 3 and 6.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I wait before revising liposuction?
Most surgeons recommend 6-12 months after the original to allow tissues to mature.
Can revision correct dents and depressions?
Yes, depressions are corrected with autologous fat grafting, often combined with subcision to release tethered scar tissue.
Is revision liposuction more difficult than primary?
Yes, scar tissue and altered anatomy make revision more challenging; choosing an experienced revision specialist is critical.
Will compression garments be required again?
Yes, specialised compression garments are worn for 4-6 weeks to support contouring and minimise swelling.
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