Why would you have surgery from someone you do not trust?

Evan Sorokin, M.D. answers: 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 have a sharp pain when I move, like a knife going into the exact place on each side (it is especially bad on the right). I would say it is severe pain, and I have a high tolerance. I am afraid that it is serious, and the doctor won´t diagnose it properly when I go to have the stiches out on the 7th day since surgery (perhaps because I won´t be able to explain well what is the pain). Is this sharp pain indicative or something serious?

Also, My right hip is higher and fatter than my left. I am clearly lopsidded. If my doctor tells me not to worry, that it will be symetrical in time, is that true? Will my hips even out in time?

My legs are very big, swollen (I understand this happens), but they wabble like jello. They are so ugly. I am so afraid that I will not look good without clothes on (and even with, since the hip lopsiddedness is so obvious). I was in such good shape, having been running for 20 years, until 2 years ago when a move and new job kept me from being able to run and exercise more than light walking. I am so afraid that I have made a mistake.

I am afraid I will look much worse than I did. And I am afraid that the knife pain is serious. Do I believe what my doctor will tell me? Any idea of what this sharp pain is? Normal or severe pain?


Evan Sorokin, MD
13 months ago

Your question says things like : "I am afraid that it is serious, and the doctor won´t diagnose it properly" and " If my doctor tells me not to worry, that it will be symetrical in time, is that true?" and "Do I believe what my doctor will tell me?"

Why would you have surgery from anyone you do not 100% trust? Did you check references beforehand? Is the doctor certified?

There is no way for other doctors on a website to tell you how your results will be when you are nervous six days postop. You need to go see your doctor and get examined. If you are not being seen for several days, call and speak to him/her on the phone.

Your question highlights a major problem with cosmetic surgery these days. Patients need to carefully pick their surgeons so that they will be able to trust what they say during a recovery. There are too many doctors out there doing procedures which they were not formally trained to do. This is not the case with board certified plastic surgeons.

Patients need to do their homework before surgery, not after.

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