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How Much Should I Ice After Smart Lipo?

asked 1 year ago by dustoff in Manhattan, NY
Latest answer by Edward Lack, MD
Question viewed 497 times
Tags: body

Is it important to keep the ice packs on at all times?

4 answers to How Much Should I Ice After Smart Lipo?

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Icing is not necessary after smartlipo

The swelling after liposuciton is due to wound healing and there is no evidence based study of which I am aware that icing tissue after liposuction reduces swelling.
Edward Lack, MD

Chicago Dermatologist
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Ice and liposuction

I a mnot a big fan of using ice on the areas treated. The problem is that patients often have numbness and may not appreciate if the ice stay so n too long. This may lead to a burn.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ice is not recommended after Smartlipo.

I have a vast experience with liposuction (conventional, ultrasonic) and laser-assisted liposuction (Smartlipo, Smartlipo MPX  and Smartlipo Triplex).  I have never recommended that patients use ice in any shape or form after any type of liposuction.  I do not recommend it after Smartlipo.  Liposuction in general has an effect on the circulation to the skin.  Ice placed directly on the skin after liposuction, will cause the blood vessels that nourish the... more
Christine A. Petti, MD

Torrance Plastic Surgeon
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Ice packs after liposuction

Be very careful using icepacks after liposuction.  The skin may be numb even if you're sore deeper. You might not know you're hurting the skin by applying to much ice and leaving it on too long if it's numb. Check with your surgeon what your specific instructions are.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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