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Burning Sensation Normal Weeks After Lipo and Tummy Tuck?

I'm 5 weeks post op with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Is it normal to feel like the inside of me is raw or burning? How long will it take it before...

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Massaging After Liposuction?

How long after Liposuction do you have to start massaging? Does this hurt? What about areas on your back where you cant reach to massage?

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How to Speed Up Abdominal Liposuction Recovery?

I was wondering, what can I do to speed my abdominal liposuction recovery? I am 10 days out and still sore with bumps. I am doing some massage to...

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Hematoma After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck?

I had Liposuction on inner thighs, flanks, and abdominoplasty . It has been 18 days since my surgery. Last night, my left inner thigh began to hurt....

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Oh..my..goodness... I Am 3 Weeks Post Thigh Liposuction and I Have a 'Crease'

I was looking at the back of my thighs in the mirror and on both thighs I have a 'crease' line as though someone's folded my skin like a...

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How Soon After Submental Lipo to Begin Scar Massage?

Two weeks post-surgery, stitches out, I've started gently massaging from midline out towards the mandibular angle. I can feel bilateral thickening...

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How Many Minutes Should I Be Massaging The Lumpy Areas Post Liposuction?

Should I be massaging in circles for about 5-10 minutes each time or should I be doing this for longer periods of time. With work, I only get a chance...

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Does Swelling on Knees After Liposuction Last Longer Than Other Areas?

Hi i had liposuction on my knees and inner and outer thighs a week ago. does it take longer for swelling to go down on knees as they look bigger than...

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Will Deep Tissue Massage Help with Lumpiness After Liposuction?

About 6 months ago I had liposuction from outter thighs, hips and inner knees with a fat transfer to buttocks. I feel the Dr. has taken to much fat...

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How Soon After Hip, Thigh, Butt and Flank Liposuction Should I Start Getting Deep Tissue Massages and then How Often?

I am 42, so I am wanting to do all I can to reduce the look of lumpiness and the get the optimal results from my surgery. I am still a little bruised,...

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I Am Lopsided After Liposuction, Will Massage Help?

I know it's early after my liposuction (after one week), but I think too much was taken from one side. It appears that there is a dent on one...

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Can Massage After Hi Def Lipo Compromise the Results?

Hi. I'm about 3 weeks out from hi def lipo on my abs, hips, flanks. I had noticed that my abs were really hard at about week 2, which i understand...

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Lumps, Swelling and Enlarged Pores After Facial Lipo

Not too many people enquired about facial lipo.Having gone through it 2 weeks back a few questions need second opinion.I can feel lumps on my face(non...

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Arm Lipo Caused Ripples?

Hi, I had arm lipo 6 months ago and one arm is fatter than the other, as well as....... when I flex my arm, lots of little dips and ripples show :( Is...

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Nodules Following Lymphatic Massage 2 Months Post-Op- Normal?

 Hi, I had a tumytuck with liposuction over 7 weeks ago, they were followed by 10 days of lymphatic Massage. Now I have some hard nodules on both...

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Any Other Way to Reduce Swelling and Lump After Lipo Beside Using LPG Lipomassage? (photo)

I am 30 years old and have tummy lipo last 2 weeks and now left swelling and lump on my stomach, which I know is normal. My doctor suggested to go...

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Many MDs Recommend Frequent Massages After Lipo, Yet Also Recommend Constant Wearing of the Compression Garment. What Do You Say

Many MDs recommend frequent massages after lipo, yet also recommend constant wearing of the compression garment. So how often and for how long can the...

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Can I Use a Speed Belt Masager After Liposuction?

Can i use a speed belt masager 3 weeks after liposuction on the back site of my legs?if not when can i start them - and is that ok to do now - rolling...

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Can Liposuction Problems Be Fixed with Massage and Exercise?

I am a 30 yr old F w no history of pregnancy. 3 yrs ago got abdominal liposuction and doctor was supposed to just extract my abdominal area fat. But...

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Massaging Incisions After Liposuction to Help Stretch Scar Tissue?

I am 3 weeks post lipo of the abdomen and flanks. The two incisions at my lower abdomen are slightly indented and have some hardness/scar tissue under...

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Massages After Lipo & VelaShape

How often should I get a massage after lipo? I am 4 weeks post op right now, what type of massage should I get & how often? Are deep tissue...

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