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What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

asked 3 months ago by beautyoftheword in Los Angeles
Latest answer by Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Question viewed 145 times
Tags: lower back, pain, recommendation

What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

5 answers to What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

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Back pain after lipo

Time will help this. Some of your pain may be from alteration in your sleeping position. Sometimes a bunch of pillows or a body pillow can help you find a more comfortable position for your back. Also, warm compresses can help but be careful. You probably have some skin numbness and too much heat could burn your skin. Also, make sure you are getting up and around. Gentle movement almost always helps.
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Back pain after liposuction

I find light massage and a heating pad go a long way to helping the pain go away. Along with that some stretching too.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Back Pain after Hip Liposuction

Many abdominal or hip procedures can leave patients with back pain. Sometimes it is a direct operative site such as liposuction that hurts because of swelling, bruising, or both. Ice helps early on in the first few days. After that heat may be more helpful. Back pain may also result from patient positioning after liposuction of the abdomen or hips or abdominoplasty. Many patients can't stand up straight or cannot sleep in their usual positions leading to... more
Glen Brooks, MD

Springfield Plastic Surgeon
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Lower back pain after liposuction

The back pain may be from the liposuction itself or your positioning in bed. Give yourself time to heal from the liposuction. If concerned, speak with your surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Low Back Pain after Liposuction

Pain in the low back area is a reality in 100% of patients after hip, flank liposuction. The absolute 95% cure is time. There is no alternative. In 2 or 3 months your pain will fade and fade and go away. Meanwhile avoid salt (sodium). Salt makes you swell more and swelling causes pain. Of course aspirin and ibuprofen help. Try physical trerapy things such as heat and cold. See which works. Massage usually is comforting. ... more
George Commons, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

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