I had ovarian lymphoma treated with surgery and chemotherapy but no radiation 1 year ago. I am in complete remission. My tummy markedly changed after surgery and I am wondering if laser lipo was an option?I am 46.
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The formation of scar tissue is common after liposuction as this is how we heal. This will vary with the amount of liposuction performed, the percent of fat removed, and technique involved. The dimpling is from an uneven removal and or aggressive removal. Also this could just...
When multiple sites are done with liposuction, the limiting factor is the amount of local anesthetic needed. The more fat to be removed, whether per zone or because of multiple areas, the amount of local anesthetic used is greater, but there is a maximum safe amount of local anesthetic that can...
From the photo you show, the back rolls and upper abdomen by nature have more fibrous tissue and that is why an energy source such as laser or ultrasound can help get more thorough fat remoal from these areas. Having siad that, this energy often applied to the fat and skin layers for tightening...