At a consultation with a local plastic surgeon, I was informed of something called Large Volume Lipo. To be honest, I am not all that unhappy with my 5"6 230 lb weight, I just don't like my muffin and "fat apron". Im 23,1 child,and 2 years later, the weight loss has stalled. I know lipo is a contouring procedure, and I'm not using it to lose weight, just rid myself of a saggy tummy. In your opinion, is the surgeon suggesting a valid procedure for someond my size? Would be successful?
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Since your work keeps involves no hard labor, you may return whenever you feel up to it. In general, 3-5 days after the operation for office work, and 14 days for more active employment. As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally, one should...
It's hard to say without seeing preop photos and knowing exactly what was done but it can take a long time to see the results of lipo; 4-6 weeks for 85%, 3 months for 95% and up to six months or more for 100%. That being said, at 7 weeks you should most likely not be bigger than you were...
Drainage can persist even longer than this; up to a week or more is not unheard of depending on how much was done and what your skin is like. You should of course, remain in contact with your PS. And, finally, if fluid is forming it's better if it comes out than if it has to be...
