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How Long After Liposuction is Pain and Swelling Normal?

I had Liposuction done on my upper/lower ab and love handles. I am 5 days post-procedure and I still have a good bit of discomfort and swelling. Is...

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Is Pain After Liposuction Normal?

I had liposuction 6 days ago on my tummy and hips. Just aout two inches above the right and left incisions at my bikini line for the tummy lipo, I...

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What Can I Do for Nerve Pain Following Liposuction?

I had lipo 22 days ago to my arms and upper/lower abs. Now that the numbness has worn off, I am having a really hard time with what seems like nerve...

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What Can Be Done for Chronic Pain/numbness 2 Years After Liposuction and Arm Lift?

I had some Liposuction done to my underarm, hip, and back area at the same time I had an arm lift.  When I woke in the recovery room, my left...

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Pain, Fluid Pockets Normal Months After Liposuction?

I'm two months post-op liposuction on upper/lower abs, flanks, saddle bags, banana roll....when I exercise and do any kind of jumping motion, it feels...

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Back Pain and Numbness After Tummy Tuck and Thigh Liposuction

I had a tummy tuck and lipo of the back sides and inner thighs. My legs have gone down a lot and still have a little bit of pain, but my lower back...

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Pain, Discoloration and Indentations After Liposuction in Legs

I had a Liposuction in my legs and though it had slimmed them down, there has now been greyish discolorations, bruises and indentations from the...

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Swelling and Pain 6 Weeks Post-op Lipo

I am six weeks post op abdominal lipo. Swelling and pain in lower abdominal area and lots blotting in my upper abdominal area. What should I do?

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After Lipo, is It Normal to Have Hardening of the Tissues That Are Painful when I Move?

I am now three weeks out from my tt and lipo of my flanks, hips, abdomen, and inner thighs. I now have harden tissue under these sites and they are...

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Indentation, Asymmetry, and Pain After Liposuction

I had Liposuction over three years ago on the abdomen and flanks. The surgery left me with an indentation on the right side of my hip, and the right...

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To Pain Pump or Not to Pain Pump After Full Lipoabdominalplasty?

My surgery is in 3 weeks so I have many questions and concerns! And although my doctor has been able to address most of concerns I really want to know...

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How Painful is Liposuction with Butt Injections?

How much pain will I be in after getting Liposuction and Fat injection to my bottom?

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Burning Sensation After Liposuction

I had liposuction done 2 months ago, but the burning sensation still hasn't gone away. I have to hold my stomach with pressure just to turn over in...

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Lipo and Swelling

I had Lipo on Tuesday and have been suprised at the pain. I had a TT in February and was at work in ten days,so I have a pretty high pain tolerance....

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Can Thermage Help After Knee Lipo?

I've done lipo on my knees (on the top) and a bit on inner thighs in 3 months ago. The result is good. After the fat removed on the top my knees,...

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Extreme Pain After 2 Liposuction Sessions

I had two Liposuction procedures within one week on my back and sides 11 weeks ago. I am still in extreme pain for majority of the time. I am unable...

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Nerve Pain After Abdominal Liposuction

I am a 39 year old male, my doctor tells me he removed 2.8 liters from my front and sides abdominal area. this is my day 5 and on certain movements I...

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It Hurts to Run 2 Months After Lipo on my Stomach ... Is This Normal?

I try to run 2 months after lipo and it hurts my flanks and hips to jog ... Is this normal?

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Breast Reduction with Liposuction Under Armpit- Armpit Hard And Painful

I'm happy with my breast reduction surgery which was 3 weeks ago, but they did liposuction under my armpist as well and is so hard and painful. I...

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Why Does my Upper Abdomen Still Protrude 9 Months Post Op? (photo)

It’s been 9 months since my surgery and I still have all this skin hanging, It’s very uncomfortable to wear jeans, slacks, skirts or...

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Which Type of Liposuction is the Least Painful?

I'm considering having smart lipo or vaser lipo on my inner knees, stomach and back areas. The only final thing putting me off right now is the...

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4 Weeks After Lipo of my Stomach Stil in a Lot Pain

My uper side of my stomach is swollen special by the end of the day, i'm in a lot pain, went to see my doctor westerday he said if I still in pain...

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Upper Arm Lipo 3 1/2 Weeks Ago. Still Have Strong Burning, Pain and Skin Soreness

Is this normal and will it go away? After how long? I also have limited mobility and my arms look 'ropey' when i raise them. Is this normal?...

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Normal to Still Be in Pain 3.5 Weeks After Liposuction?

3.5 weeks after liposuction to trunk and thighs. Prior to surgery I was an avid exerciser and weight lifter. Am able to lift weights now and perform...

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Hip Pain One Year After Small Amount of Liposuction - What Could Be Wrong?

I had a small amount of lipo on my hips done a year ago. The bruises on the left side were very bad, much worse than the right side after the...

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Breasts Feel Swollen and Painful and Liposuction

After 6 months of doing lipo breast surgery, it feels swollen and is very painful when touched. I consulted my doctor and he recommended antibiotics...

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I Just Had Tickle Lipo and I Was in an Incredible Amount of Pain During and After, Is This Normal?

I just had Tickle Lipo and I was in an incredible amount of pain during and after. Also a tremendous amount of bruising. Everything I was told about...

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Still Have a LOT of Pain Behind my Knees 10 Days Post Op, What Can I Do?

I had flanks, saddle bags, inner thigh and knees done. 6-1/2 liters taken. I am still in a LOT of pain behind my knees. Wearing my garment 24/7. I can...

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Is Asymmetry and Pain Cause for Alarm After Liposuction

Hi,14 days post-abdomen and flanks liposuction right side is flatter then my left and I still dont see any results and still complaining of pain

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What are the Symptoms of an Infection?

I wear my compression garment daily and had lipo on my thighs and knees. How would I be able to tell if I had an infection? What would cause an...

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What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

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1 Week After Lipo my Pain is Significantly Worse, What is Going On?

I had lipo on my abdomen and flanks 8 days ago. I took percocet the first 3 days or so and then didn't need it. Today, the pain is bad! A...

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Is It Normal to Feel What is Happening During the PAL Lipo Procedure?

Hi, I have just had PAL assisted lipo on my stomach, abdomen area 3 weeks ago: I would like to know if it is normal to feel anything at all DURING the...

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Is a Severe Leg Pain Normal After a Liposuction ?

I had liposuction done two weeks ago on my hips, inner and outer thighs and the waistline, the first week i was fine not very much discomfort and than...

Can Breast Liposuction Cause Trauma to Breast Leading to Breast Pain Before Periods?

Hello, I am 30 and 5 months ago, I had liposuction of the left breast only. Since a few months, I noticed that one week before having my periods, I...

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7 Days After Traditional Lipo the Drain Was Removed and Now Fluid is Forming Where the Drain Began and Ended? (photo)

I had tradtional lipo on my flank, abs, and love handles 10 days ago; the drain was removed 3 days ago because it was extremely painful. Now it...

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I Have 2 Burn Marks on Inner Thighs, Where Canula Was Inserted I Am Still Sick?

I am 5'2 110 lbs, extremely healthy and sports active. I had inner thigh lipo mar 12 and I am still in pain today. I wanted a little tweaking and...

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Very Large Lump As Appeared in my Inner Thigh, 15 Months After Having Bodytite?

Very Large Lump As Appeared in my Inner Thigh , 15 Months After Having Bodytite, It is Very Painful, How Can I Get Rid , Massage

Is It Normal for Doctor to Do Lipo and Fat Transfer to Buttock Under Sleeping Pill?

He also give me numbing but sleeping pill did not work for me until after the procedure so I've been awake the whole procedure it was really...

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