I am considering smart lipo in a couple of months, however, I am terrified !! I've been reading some reviews online and I ran into this horrific review about lumps and bumps not going away and turning out to be scar'd tissue. How safe is smart lipo ?
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April 5, 2016
Answer: You need a tummy tuck all the way. Lipo will do nothing for your belly.
These body shaping garments are designed to give a squeeze on normal tissue, not recently operated areas. Lipo creates fluid in the tissues that may be forced into unwanted areas with these garments and liposuction compression garments are the only compression you should be wearing while you...
Discomfort after lipo is typically experienced as muscle soreness and swelling discomfort. Severe pain after liposuction is a sign of something gone wrong and should be assessed immediately. Go to the ER and notify your surgeon on your way there.
Your inner thighs can be contoured adequately with narrow caliber cannulas if the surgeon uses finesse and a conservative technique. It is actually desirable to leave a small amount of fat beneath the skin to prevent wrinkling and contour deformities.