Dear Doctors: Really i need your help and advice as reall i am dispointed ihad my abdominplast last year march 2011but an not satisfied in what my abdo looks like?concerning my lower abbdo it seems ok but in the last few monthes my upper looks like befor and also i see some fats in my back(in the bra area).may be can get red of this fat by liposuction but how can i fix the back fat? please advice
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The incisions for liposuction, whether tumescent or laser-assisted (SmartLipo) are very small. In general the scars are hidden in creases and are less that 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch. Several incisions are required for each area being treated so that there is "cross-tunneling" to remove the...
Thank
you for submitting your question. Swelling after liposuction will
last for many weeks after surgery, esp the thighs. Final results take 6-12 months. There should not be swelling after a year. Discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon and primary care physician.
Its such a technique dependent question. I do tumescent liposuction using smaller sized cannulas and my patients are sore for 24 hrs. after which they are highly encouraged to workout as much as possible. infact I work in close association with a personal trainer, who is also a nutritionist, and...