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Liposuction Swelling - How Long Until It Goes Down?

I had my saddlebags removed six weeks ago and one of them looks lumpy and looks like if I have something in there that moves. I also had liposuction...

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Liposuction Recovery Using Compression Garments or Spanx?

Can I use Spanx instead regular compression garments during my recovery from liposuction?

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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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Liposuction Downtime - when is Recovery is Over?

I've had my abdomen, hips, and flanks liposuctioned close to 4 months ago. My abdomen has bulging lumps (mainly below belly button) and hardness....

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How Long Do You Recommend Wearing the Compression Garment After Liposuction?

I had my flanks, back, under butt area, and a little fat under the arms done with Smart lypo. How long do you recommend wearing the compression...

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Liposuction Recovery

I'm thinking about liposuction but I need more info. about the recovery.  How much time is usually enough for liposuction recovery? Do most...

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Liposuction Bruising: How to Get Rid of Bruising After Lipo?

How long does swelling and bruising from Liposuction usually last? Should I wait until fall/winter (i.e. pants season) to do the procedure?

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Arm Liposuction Recovery

I had my arms Liposuctioned almost 3 months ago. I had great elasticity before the procedure, so the doctor told me I was an excellent candidate....

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Compression Garment Concerns After Lipo

I'm 26yrs old, 113 lbs and had 550 cc's removed from my stomach/flanks through Liposuction exactly 1 week ago. The compression garment the doctor gave...

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Standards for Wearing Compression Garments After Liposuction?

I just had Vazer surgery done to my neck and waistline and stomach. The surgeon told me to wear the compression garments for three days straight then...

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Ultrasonic Liposuction Downtime

How long do you have to be out after having ultrasonic liposuction?  Is the downtime really less than with regular liposuction?

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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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Liposuction Drainage

I have an appt scheduled in late Jan to get liposuction on my abs and flanks done, then soon after I'll be going back for my inner and outer thighs.....

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Does Liposuction Swelling Increase Everyday?

The first day after Liposuction, my tummy was very flat. Now that I'm on day 3, I can see a bulge where I had Liposuction done. Does swelling increase...

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Recovering from Liposuction

Can you give me an idea of what to expect during my liposuction recovery period?

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Quick Recovery from LipoLite?

I'm getting Lipolite on upper and lower abs. Can I be in a bikini 3 weeks later? I'm planning a trip. My doctor says I'll be up and out so...

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Exercising After Liposuction and Breast Augmentation?

It's been about 4 weeks since I had abdominal Liposuction and Breast augmentation. I want to know if it is okay to begin abdominal exercises. I also...

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Blood Clot Risk During Liposuction Recovery?

How many days/weeks/months is it possible to develop a blood clot while in recovery from liposuction?

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Removing Girdle After Liposuction

What's the limit of times I can remove my girdle within the first 3 weeks of my recovery after Liposuction? I know I should keep my girdle on as much...

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Care to Share Your Experience from Laser Lipo on Neck and Jowls?

Looking for someone to explain their experience with the Laser lipo of the neck and jowls as well as recovery time.

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Lasix to Help with Post-Lipo Swelling?

Will a Diuretic help speed up all this swelling post laser lipo?

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Recovery Period After Touch Up Lipo?

How long until I can go back to work after touch up Lipo? I am getting a "touch up lipo procedure" on my abdomen. How long is the recovery...

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Recovery from Pubic Liposuction - Male

I had pubic liposuction 5 days ago. I have the following concerns: 1. Bruising and swelling of the groin, scrotum and penile shaft. 2. A soft...

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Will my Recovery Be Easier Than Larger, Older Women?

I've been the same size for the majority of my life. I'd like to get the pooch on my belly, outer and inner thighs, as well as my love handles...

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How Long Does Recovery from Liposuction Take?

Hips, thighs, back of kneas, waist/lovehandles, and stomach area i weigh 150, and am 5'4" tall and am 23 yrs old

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What is the Recovery Time for Lipo of the Pubic Mound?

I am strongly considering liposuction of the pubic mound area and wonder what I can expect in terms of recovery time and swelling.

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No Bowel Movement After Lipo

Hi! I just Power-Assisted Liposuction done yesterday. The doctor and staff were just awesome! However, I'm a little worried about my bowel...

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I Had 4.5 Litres of Fat Taken From my Thighs, How Long Will The Swelling and Lumps Last?

How long will it be before i see a improvement

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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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What is the Recovery Time for Lipo on Thighs, Butt, and Stomach?

I want to have my thighs, butt and my stomach reduced. what would be the recovery time?

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Can Liposuction Be an Alternative to Tummy Tuck?

I'm a Tummy Tuck candidate, results are likely dramatic, but can't miss work for 2 weeks and have obvious follow-up recovery 1-4 months. Flat abs...

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Liposuction - Difference in Recovery from Chest, Abdomen and Flanks?

Hi, 4 days post-op after the above, I am concerned about my flanks. I know that it is def early days, but there is a massive difference between the...

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Waiting Time to Pilot Plane After Liposuction?

I'm hoping to have lower eyes and lower face and body liposuction. I'm assuming that this will require general anesthesia because of so many surgeries...

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Lipo Recovery and Results for Small Trouble Areas?

I am currently 5'6" and 125lb female. I just have a small amount of fat around my belly buttom area and a slight buldge in the outer thight....

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Pre Lipo Surgery

I am having liposuction (abdomen, thighs) at the end of August 2011. Are there any supplements I should take prior to surgery to make my recovery...

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How Long Should I Stay at Home After Lipo on my Belly?

I am 22 years old,female,Asian, 5.5ft hight,and 150Ib.I am going to have my lipo tomorrow,I started doing work out everyday since last month,I want...

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Getting Lipo and Going on Vacation 5 Weeks After, Enough Time for Recovery?

I'm a 5'5" 115 lb female looking to get lipo on my abs and love handles. The earliest I can get in is 2 weeks. I'm going on vacation...

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Would I Be Able to Enjoy my Summer if I Get Smart Lipo in Early June?

Especially if I'm going to the Bahamas in July? Early June is the earliest available date the doctor has. I'm planning on getting my...

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Recovery Time for Breast Implants and Liposuction

I am planning on getting breast implants and also stomach liposuction done at the same time in September. How many days would I need to plan to be...

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Is Breast Augmentation & Liposuction at Same Time Safe?

I am a healthy 30 year old with no significant medical history. I am hoping to have a Breast Augmentation (with 375cc Silicone implants) and...

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What Are Some Things I Can Do at Home to Help Speed Up the Healing Process Following Lipo?

How much of diet and rest a factor in recovery from liposuction? Is keeping the area hydrated with lotion also equally helpful? At what point, a week...

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List Some Reasons Why Arm Liposuction Could Be Painful?

When will the swelling an stiffness reside after arm lipsuction? If there is numbness, should that reside soon after the swelling as well?

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What Are Some Supplements to Heal Better Before or After a Tickle Lipo Procedure

I'm not looking for just quick healing but more so supplements that will help my body heal nicely after a tickle lipo procedure on my love...

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Is It Absolutely Necessary to Wear a Compression Garment for 3 Months After Liposuction?

I just had liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen and my doctor told me I have to wear the compression girdle for 3 MONTHS. I've read on-line...

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Liposuction-RecoveryTime. Is Five Days Enough Time?

My surgery (liposcution of hips/thighs/abdomen is scheduled on a Monday, and I graduate on that Friday. Will i be OK to walk the stage?

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I'm Getting a Brazilian Butt Lift; Should I Get Less Lipo Areas or More? How Will This Effect my Recovery?

After a consult and quoting I have decided it's either best to go all the way (3 extra lipo areas-- upper back, inner thighs, and arms) or just...

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How Long is the Recovery for Liposuction to the Ankles? Can I Combine With Calf Procedure?

What is the recovery time for liposuction to the ankles (to treat cankles or chubby ankles) and could this be done in conjunction with calf...

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Tips for a Speedy Recovery from Lypo.? I Am on Day 1

Tips for a Speedy Recovery from Lypo.? I Am on Day 1

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Does Less Fat Removed Means Faster Recovery? When Will I See The Final Result?

I had about 650cc removed about a 5 days ago from my flanks - aka love handels, and i was woundering how long will it take for me to see the full...

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Thigh (Circumferential Liposuction) Isn't Recommended Because of Swelling and Lengthened Recovery. Is This True?

Thigh (Circumferential Liposuction) Isn't Recommended Because of Swelling and Lengthened Recovery. Is This True?

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Why Am I Healing Slowly After Liposuction?

Ten days ago, I had liposuction on my inner/outer thighs, love handles, and the full length of my stomach. I was told I could return to a desk job...

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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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Can I Do Yoga Inversions to Help with the Swelling After Liposuction?

Can I Do Yoga Inversions to Help with the Swelling After Lyposuction? thighs, knees, hips, stomach, and flanks

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Love Handles Liposuction. What is the Normal Recovery Time?

Im doing a love handles liposuction, but its not that big i just want it removed, so my question is how is there swelling will be? and can i go to the...

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