I agree that it is difficult to predict who is "fibrous." I find the upper back and breasts (especially in men) generally fibrous. Also, people that have had prior liposuction tend to be more fibrous. The are many advances in liposuction that will help in treating fibrous area; these include... more
Liposuction difficulties for fibrous people?
I have heard about difficulties with Liposuction for people who are very "fibrous," including more pain and the inability to get at enough fat to show a significant improvement. Are all athletic people (who work out a lot) fibrous? Is there a way to tell beforehand? Thank you.
2 answers to “Liposuction difficulties for fibrous...”
A: Fibrous fat is harder to remove
It is not impossible to remove fibrous fat, just harder. This extra effort almost always leads to extra swelling and bruising which delays the time before you will see your changes. There might be a little increase in postoperative discomfort as a result of the extra effort. I've never been able to... more
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