Liposuction: Q&A
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How Tight Should a Compression Garment Be?
I am one day post op for lipo of the abdomen and flanks. The compression garment I was sent home in had clasps up the front (with pads under to absorb...
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Early Detection of Post Lipo Complications
I had Tumescent Abdominal Liposuction performed recently. There was the expected soreness, bruising and swelling in my abdominal area which lingered...
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Lipo 1 Wk Ago. Compression Garment is Creasing Between Hips, Waist and is Dented and Painful, Should I Stop Wearing It?
Lipo of abs and flank with fat transfer, one week ago. First garment was ex. small and was denting/creasing between waist and hips. It has become very...
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3 Weeks Post-Op Liposuction to Thighs and Knees, Is it Normal How Tight it Feels When Walking?
I had lipsocution to my inner thighs and knees 3 weeks ago (I know it's not so long ago) and most pain and bruising has gone. But I have noticed...
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Tenderness and Tightness After Liposuction and Inner Leg Lift
My plastic surgeon has given up and passed me off. I have tenderness and tightness where he went agressive on liposuction on my inner thighs as I...
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Tightness and Tenderness After Liposuction
Hi I had waist & thigh liposuction 4 weeks ago, during the surgery I lost allot of blood & had to have 6 transfusions, after the surgery I...
3 doctor answers
It's Been 6 Months Since Lipo, I Am Still Feeling Tight and Itchy on One Side, Normal?
I have been to several doctors for my lopsided lipo issue and they have confirmed that my original doctor took too much fat out of one side and left...
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2 Weeks Post Op from Arm and Under Arm Liposuction-How To Tame Tightness?
Will Wear my Garment for at Least 3 Weeks. I feel a lot of tightness in arms ( the undersides) and in my armpits which where also treated....
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Binders with Lipo. My Legs Feel Tight and Burn, Ankles Look Larger; Could Compression by too Tight?
I had lipo on my stomach 6 days ago. 800 cc removed and I use a binder. I noticed today that my legs feel really tight and burn when I bend down. My...
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Liposuction and the Perfect Body?
After I have liposuction, should I also plan to have a tummy tuck to address the issue of loose skin? I associate liposuction with dreams of a perfect...
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