I had Liposuction on my inner thighs one week ago. Although the actual procedure was very painful, my recovery has been much easier than I anticipated. One of my legs looks swollen but fine whereas the other one is just a mass of very ugly lumps and bumps.It looks like really bad cellulite with a bunch of saggy skin over it. Is this appearance likely to change very much as I continue my recovery?
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Liposuction is a closed procedure, as such it does not require drainage.
When done with small cannulas, there are no large continuous cavities where lakes of fluid, or seromas, can accumulate. I don't know any surgeon that drains liposution with drains.
As far as leaving the incisions open,...
The most important thing is to be at your optimal healthy and stable lifestyle as far as your diet, exercise routine and activity level. Be as fit as you can possibly be. Everyone will have a different body appearance and metabolism. Weight is less of an issue. You shouldn't loss weight just to...
Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is still normal.
I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic ...