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Intense Pain and Numbness After Vaser Liposuction
asked 3 years ago by survivor in olive branch, ms
Latest answer by Sirish Maddali, MD
Question viewed 2,832 times
Tags: pain, swelling
How long after Vaser Liposuction does this intense pain decreases? Also, how long before the intense swelling decreases and when will the numbness go away?
2 answers to Intense Pain and Numbness After Vaser Liposuction
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Intense pain after VASER liposuction is not normal
I would agree with the other post that intense pain after VASER liposuction is not normal. Having done several of these procedures, I find that most of my patients will use the words "discomfort" "throbbing" "ache" "tightness" "soreness." Patients do not say "intense pain." If a patient were to report intense pain, I would ask them to come to the office immediately for an examination.
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Sirish Maddali, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Intense pain after VASER is not typical
You should discuss this with your doctor. I have been doing VASER lipo for several years and have never had a patient describe the discomfort as intense. Swelling and numbness are common, though to a variable degree. In any case time will be your ally here as pain and swelling are expected to go down over a period of days to weeks.
