Hi there! I'm 25 and am having laser lipolysis done on my frontal and outer thighs in a week. Is there a general timeline for the weeks and months following my procedure? For example when can I expect the bruising/swelling to stop, and when should I start seeing results? How will I feel in the first few days? When will I start feeling normal again? I know these tend to vary from individual to individual, but an approximate timeline would be great at helping me ease my nerves! (:
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Thanks for your question and thanks for including the photo as well. Youhave lots of options here and I would recommend that you consult with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon or the equivalent in your country. Liposuction will work here – with a skilled surgeon. Laser l...
I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and realistically discuss your options. Really stretched out skin will best be treated with a tummy tuck, but noninvasive procedures may give some improvement. Only surgery will be able to tighten your stretched muscles.
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Not a lot of fat is removed following one VASER shape treatment, the effect is only noticeable after multiple treatments. However, high definition VASER liposuction can remove fat from stubborn areas and produce results after the first treatment. This depends on the area you are interested in an...