I am a 34 year old woman 130lb. 5 wks ago I had liposuction on my neck and CO2 laser (to the underside of neck skin). It has not healed well and appears hard, lumpy, wavy and uneven. Today I saw my Dr who said that the scar tissue has hardened under the skin and he injected cortisone into it. I would like to know; how long before the cortisone works, will it work and is there anything else I can do. Thank you
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Working out after liposuction is unwise. It can dramatically increase the risk of seroma formation. Concerning you situation, it seems to me that your pregnancy had a great deal to do with your weight gain versus working out. It is always best to complete your family plan prior...
Compression garments type and when applied varies from plastic surgeon to plastic surgeon and not dependent usually on the type of lipo performed. In my practice, A compression garment placed in surgery immediately after liposuction (steristrip protects the sutures) is recommended and...
Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9...
