Hello, I'm three weeks post touch up lipo. I noticed that my incision lines are black, the dr didn't used any stitches to close the sutures. When they healed I had a scab and took good care of it. Is this black line going to fade? Im not using any lotion or oils on my skin. I did not have this problem with my first incisions on my first lipo five months ago. My next follow up is in three months.
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Compression helps bring down swelling and allows the body to take form. I would continue compression if you are newly out of surgery, up to 4 weeks. If the skin doesn't tighten after 6-12 moths post surgery, you should consider other treatments such as radiofrequency tightening or...
In my plastic surgery practice, I have been using ultrasound after liposuction since 1984. This technique was recommended to me by Dr. Greg Hetter, M.D. He was one of the pioneers in liposuction in its early days.Physical therapists have been using ultrasound for years to decrease...
Thanks for the question and picture. When it comes to costs of surgery, there may be many “variables” involved. The specific surgeon's credentials/experience level (or lack thereof), the specific geographic area you are looking at, the different operations available, the location of the pro...
