I had upper/lower ab liposuction 10 weeks ago. 625 ccs were removed(tumescent). I am 5'10, 190 pounds. In the picture you can see lines originating from the incision in the belly button and fanning out. From all the reading I have done, I fear the worst, that these are cannula track marks from lipo done too close to the skin. If this is true, they are both permanent, and very difficult to treat. Am I correct? If not, at 10 weeks post, do I have time to remedy them? Thanks!
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After liposuction there is an inflammatory reaction that can cause a local increase in temperature but no fever, the appearance of fever is not normal following surgery, in your case the most important thing is to take your temperature with a thermometer to check if you really have...
Soon after liposuction there will likely be lumps and bumps and skin will not have taken up fully.
To help resolve these issues massage of the area will encourage swelling to resolve and the skin and scar tissue to retension and soften.
It may take months and even up to a year, but...
To achieve the best results, patient should be at their goal weight as liposuction is not a form of weight loss. Liposuction removes the fat pockets and contours the body
