I'm 5'5 and 150 lbs, but most of that fat is all in my stomach and back. I've been dieting and exercising for 6 months but I've gotten absolutely no results. Is this a safe procedure?
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December 2, 2014
Answer: Liposuction is occasionally indicated in a 16-year-old with parental consent.
Sometimes a question just needs a straight forward answer.You have to be kidding. This is a cosmetic operation and you are asking for your fellow citizens to pay for it.Weight loss will probably help. Consider a lab band which can be covered under insurance and will provide significant...
It takes up to 6 months for swelling to completely resolve after liposuction. Swelling can fluctuate at times based on your activity level, diet, etc. Compression garments are often recommended to help control swelling and and support tissues as they heal. If you have seen no improvement...
It depends what the underlying cause is. If the leg is wider than the other due to excess fat then liposuction would probably help. If it is simply more muscular then lipo won't help. If one leg is longer than another that can be corrected by removing a portion of the bone of the longer leg, but...