I wonder if I can put a cotton short under the compression garmet after wet liposuction?? It has been 3 days since the surgery. I see a rash on the inner and outer thighs were the compression garment is rubbing and I am red raw and black. Is this normal?
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January 2, 2016
Answer: See Plastic Surgeon for Garment Fitting Problems
It is normal to gain fluid weight after liposuction. This can be aggravated by your menstrual cycle variations. Occasionally this may be an indication of a seroma which means to be drained. Rarely, physicians may prescribe water pills (diuretics) to help eliminate the fluid. There may be other...
I have seen adds from dermatologists that say that 90% of people can have liposuction (laser especially) and avoid a tummy tuck. I believe this is a huge disservice to patients and what we are seeing now is a growing number of people just like you who were "sold" on this concept...
Can you Work out Right after Liposuction? Light walking immediately as tolerated, then easy increases daily.Usually, 2 weeks after the operation you may exercise, in order to modify and diminish the adhesions between the skin and the tissue. Walking, swimming, or a stationary bicycle can...