I got lipo on med/lat thigh knees and the backs At 4 day post op I swelled like aballoon thighs are about 30% bigger than pre op sz I'm on day 9 post op and in the morning I notice a decrease in swelling but once I'm bck on my feet theyre peak sz within a couple hours. I wear my compression garment 23hrs a dy I elevate when I can. I know swelling is normal and I had TT and BA w/ it which is more on my body but when will the swelling stayat the mornings swelling size ininstead of jumping back up. When is the peak gonna not stay peaked at the end of the night?
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Absolutely. This is actually a very satisfying operation both for the patient as well as plastic surgeon has no visible scars. I like using ultrasonic liposuction for this procedure to be able to address fibrous tissues within the breast to provide the best symmetry.
Skin and tissue burns from traditional liposuction are not likely to happen. Laser and ultrasound liposuction may cause burns. For more details, see the link below.
In New York State, there are no laws governing the amount of liposuction performed. As an outpatient procedure however, there is a guideline of the 5 L total removed regardless of the procedure. Expertise and judgment of the plastic surgeon is of paramount importance as larger volumes may be...