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5 Months Post-op + Liposuction

Liposuction Revision for Lumps, Fibrosis, Fat Pockets?

I had Liposuction of abdomen and waist 5 months ago, still have lumpiness, fibrosis and small pockets of fat. I had 12 sessions of lympathic massage,...

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Touch-up Abdomen Liposuction

Had lipo on my abs Dec '10. I need touchup because i have an oval of fat in the middle. I hate my abs now. My doc was surprised how much fat he...

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5 Months Later and Still NO Results. And Yes I Did Go to a Reputable Surgeon.

I had lipo done 1/24/11 by a cosmetic surgeon well known in St. Louis MO. I have always thought things did not look right and overall i had minimal...

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5 Months After Liposuction I'm the Same Size I was Before, Why Would this be? (photo)

I had liposuction done 8.25.11. When it was done I swelled up about 3 sizes bigger. It has gone down now ( 5 months later) but I the same size I was...

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How Long Should I Massage for After Lipo?

I am currently 5 months post op for lipo on my love handles. I was advised to massage the areas (due to an ill fitting garment having been given to me...

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Should Bruising from Lipo Still Be Around 4 1/2 Months Later?

About 4 months and 2 weeks after lipo of flanks, stomach, inner thigh, and bra line, I still have bruising on my hips and inner thighs. Arnica didn't...

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Skin Still Burning 5 Months After Liposuction?

I had liposuction 5 months ago and my skin is still burning in one area (inner thigh on one leg). I had multiple sites lipo'd, but the rest of my body...

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Erythema Ab Liporaspiration Vs. Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Vs. Hemosiderin Staining After Lipo, Which One is It?

It has been 4 1/2 months since I had lipo of the stomach, flanks, bra line, and inner thighs. I still have what looks like faint, almost lacy-looking...

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Wearing Tight Jeans After Lipo?

I am currently 5 months post lipo on my lovehandles. My 1st week post op I was given the wrong garmet to wear, which caused an indentation which is...

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How Long to See Results After Pubic Liposuction?

I had pubic liposuction 4 and a half months ago, surgeon removed 400cc of fat. It was totally flat straight after surgery but as expected was VERY...

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