I am very interested in using Smart Lipo for my arms. I have always hated my arms and even when I lose weight my arms are always the last part of my body where I lose weight and I have a small frame. I do have 30lbs to lose, but I would still like to do this now. I do not have excess skin, my arms are very firm so my concern is this -- once I have the smart lipo done and the fat is removed, will I then just have saggy skin?
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Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) says:
I perform hundreds of laser-assisted liposuction annually. I ALWAYS advise my patients to drink plenty of water BEFORE and AFTER their procedure. Understand that a large portion of fat cells is composed of water. If you went into the surgery with a certain level of...
Thank you for submitting your question. You are within the acute healing phase after liposuction , and so you are still producing inflammatory fluid under your skin. This prevents you from seeing your new contours. This inflammatory reaction may last six weeks to six months. The key now is for...
The Smartlipo procedure should not bring you the
pain of a muscle tear. Although, you may have done something post procedure and
injured yourself. Follow up with your surgeon and be sure you are healing
properly.
