I had laser lipo on my abdomen/flanks 8 days ago and I'm nervous about excess fluid in my body. My doctor is known for performing VERY "Wet" surgeries and I had just enough drainage the 1st day to change my bandages once and never again.
Prior to surgery, my doctor explained I had a terrific BMI and was an ideal candidate, but I don't see much difference and my tummy feels like jello and is squishy. If there is remaining fluid, what does the body do with it? Does the fluid harden and turn into fat or combine with tissues?
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Fat transfer and then Ultherapy can be done to reverse it. But unluckily, it can not be perfect. You can have multiple fat transfers if you have enough fat to be harvested. Thanks,
Fat generally does not enter the blood stream during a liposuction procedure.. very very rarely we read about fat embolization , but this is more common when fat is reinjected.
Liposuction in general is like walking around your house in the dark. As long as you know where the furniture is you can do it without a problem. Liposuction is done blindly through a 2mm port site and the skills required are unlike any other surgery. Constant awareness of anatomy and the...