I am scheduled for smart lipo first thing Monday morning. I mistakenly took 200 mg ibuprophen on thursday AM and Thursday PM!!! can I still have my procedure??!
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There is no long-term harm in walking after liposuction when you feel comfortable. What you will notice, however, is that increased activity will cause some cyclical swelling (lymphedema) in the thighs as a result. This means that by the end of the day the thigh will be slightly swollen which...
Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) says:
As women, we all know lots of things cause swelling. Hormonal fluctuations during a given month, age, sodium intake and prolonged standing are just a few factors. Planning before the procedure is key! The best way to avoid excess swelling after SmartLipo is to restrict your sodium intake...