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Is Tightening, Pins and Needles" Normal After Tumescent Liposuction?

Is it normal to experience tightening and the "pins and needles" feeling on the area that was treated with Tumescent Liposuction, even after...

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Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction?

How long should you wear compression garments? I am having a lot of swelling if I don't wear one.  Its been 19 days since the procedure. What...

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Tumescent Liposuction Recovery

I had Tumescent Liposuction performed on my outer hips yesterday. The procedure also involved some fat transfer from the front of the thighs to the...

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Lumps and Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction

I had tumescent liposuction on my stomach and love handles 18 days ago. On day 16, I became swollen and sore, almost so much that it looks like I did...

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Hard Lumps Normal After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had a Tumescent liposuction 21 days ago for my stomach and love handles. On day 16, I developed some hard lumps right where my pants rest. I have...

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Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had Tumescent Liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen 5 days ago, is the pulling pain in my lower ab normal when i stand the first few minutes?...

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Best Remedy for Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction?

What is the best thing to do after Tumescent Liposuction for swelling?

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How Long Until Tumescent Fluid Leaves the Body After Liposuction?

After vaser liposuction with PAL, how long does it take for all the tumescent fluid to leave the body? 

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Taking Mederma After Tumescent Liposuction?

How soon after a Tumescent Liposuction of the inner thighs can one start using products to help reduce scarring like Mederma? Also if you're having...

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Uneven Swelling on Love Handles After Liposuction?

I had a Liposuction 3  weeks ago (May 26) on my love handles. I noticed that my right love handle is gone, but the left one is not gone...

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Shaking from Tumescent Fluid During Liposuction?

I recently had Smart Lipo and during the administration of the tumescent fluid, I began to shake. I was told it was due to the epinephrine but oddly...

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Hardness in Abdomen After Tumescent Liposuction

I had Tumescent Liposuction 12 days ago in the upper and lower abdomen. I'm currently experiencing hardness in the whole upper and lower abdominal...

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Lower Back Still Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction

I had Tumescent Liposuction 4wks ago in the abdomen, back and love handle region (basically an inner-tube). My surgeon says that he took out almost 3...

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Doctor Told Me to Massage Lumps But It's Too Painful

Day 14: Tumescent Lipo-Abs,Flanks,Bra area. I realize my recovery is in it's infancy and lumps are normal. I took the advice from this board and...

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6 Weeks Post Op and Little to No Results from Tumescent Liposuction

I am frustrated I was a prime candidate for tumescent Lipo. I went to the father of tumescent lipo Dr. Klein himself... I am 5'3" and weighed...

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Seroma on Ankle After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had Tumescent Liposuction (3 ops in total from December 08 to April 09) for a condition called Lipoedema and the results are great, however it is...

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Incomplete Liposuction On Inner Thighs 2 Months Post Op. How Can I Fix This? (photo)

I had tumescent liposuction on my inner thighs while under general anaesthesia.I have since read that "Liposuction of the inner thighs with the...

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Skin Contractions After Tumescent Liposuction?

I'm 43 years old and I had tumescent lipo done 2 wks ago. My skin is retracting really bad that it feels like contractions coming and going. Or...

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Visible Hard Lumps on Face and Neck 14 Months After Tumescent Liposuction

I had revision tumescent liposuction to my face/neck, after 2 previous procedures, 14 months ago. There was significant bleeding during the operation...

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Painful Tumescent Liposuction Procedure - Is This Normal?

I had a lipo procedure done 2 days ago. It was tumescent/smartlipo/PAS. I was very nervous before the procedure but kept telling myself, the dread of...

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2 Months Post- Tumescent Liposuction - No Results

It's been two months since I had a tummescent liposuction in my back area,arms and thigh lift as well, and I haven't seen any results. Ive...

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Found a Lipoma After Tumescent Lipo. Did This Cause It or Uncover It?

Following a tumescent liposuction procedure a large (and painful!) lipoma was discovered on my abdomen. The doctor said that it was probably just a...

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Hardness and Lumps 2 Months After Tumescent Liposuction

Its been 2 months since my tumescent liposuction e on my abdomen, breasts and flanks and most of the swelling and lumpiness has subsides except for...

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Liposuction and Frequent Urination

Hello, I am 5 weeks post op from having tumescent lipo on my abdomen and flanks.It has been a little over a year since I suddenly had the urge to pee...

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Can Not Wearing the Compression Garment Really Affect the Final Results of Lipo?

I had the Tumescent lipo performed three days ago. I wore the compresion garment the first two days, but I cannot wear that anymore if my life...

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Concerned About Indentation and Lump 8mos Post-op from Tumescent Liposuction

I am concerned about the amount of fat I seem to have surrounding my navel, like a lump? and also a small indentation below my navel a little to the...

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I Think my Doctor Missed a Spot

7 Days have passed since I got Tumescent Lipo on my upper and lower abdomen and I am starting to fear that the doc missed an entire area. He mentioned...

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Tender Love Handles After Tumescent Lipo

Hello to all the wonderful doctors ! I had tumuescent lipo done on September 4 of 2010 they did my entire lower abdominal area and bilateral flanks....

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Pain and Numbness After Tumescent Liposuction

Everywhere I have read talks about quick painless lipo. I had lipo done at medispa, it took about 2 1/2 hours it was pretty unpleasant not really...

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Is It Healthy and Safe to Not Have Drains After Having Tumescent Liposuction? (photo)

I am looking for a good PS and have met with 4 in the Houston and surrounding areas. They have all been wonderful but one PS informed me that I would...

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Tumescent Liposuction Hasn't Made a Difference

How Many Liters Could Be Expected to Be Removed from Love Handles & Upper & Lower Abdomen on a 29-year Old, 171 Cm, 70kg Woman? Including...

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Should I Use a Surgical Drain After Tumescent Lipo?

My doctor suggested that we use a surgical drain to help with the fluid post-op. I have done some research on these and from my understanding they are...

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5 Weeks Post Tumescent Liposuction of Hips and Flanks: Just Now Feeling Pain

Also had full TT. I did not have much pain from the lipo until today. My hips and lower back (sides) are really sore almost like a muscle soreness. Is...

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Uneven Swelling with Some Pain 11 Days After Lipo, Could I Get an Infection From the Trapped Fluid?

I had tumescent lipo done on my upper and lower abdomen. The right side of my abdomen at waist level is considerably more swollen and pretty tender....

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When and How Should Massages Be Done After Tumescent Lipo to My Abdomen?

I just had water jet lipo done few days ago and was wondering when I should start massaging the area. My biggest dreads post op are uneven and dimple...

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6 Months Post Op Lipo on Flank Area, Still Tenderness and Discoloration, Normal? (photo)

I had tumescent lipo on my flank area 6 months ago. I have one lump (scar tissue?) and divet around my iliac crest that the doctor has recommended...

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Developing Hard Lumps About 1 Week After Lipo, This Normal? (photo)

I had tumecent lipo done almost two weeks ago on my upper/lower abs, and love handles. when i went to my post op the next day.. I had NO BRUISING,...

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1 Month-Post Op Tumescent Lipo, And Results Are Uneven. Is This My Final Result?

I had Tumescent lipo about a mont ago in chin, arms, abs and inner thighs. I think the doc should have suggested this to be done on two separate days....

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Discouraged by Lipo Swelling, Will It Go Down? It's Been 4 Weeks.

I am 4 weeks out from tumescent lipo of the abs and hips today. I went to a top surgeon in NYC but my problem is that 4-5 days after the procedure I...

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Seroma After Pure Tumescent Liposuction On Belly? (photo)

I have pure tumescent lipo suction exactly a month ago and my belly still sticks out and is not flat. I have dropped a trouser size from a 34 waist to...

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1 Week After Tumescent Lipo and I'm the Same Size, How Long Should I Expect the Swelling to Last?

Had pure tumescent liposuction and i am now swollen, i had a pot belly and the fat was removed, on the day of the surgery i could see that the doctor...

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Why Don’t More Plastic Surgeons Advise Their Liposuction Patients to Do These After-care Treatments?

I had Tumescent Lipo 22 days ago on my inner thighs,upper/lower back,flanks,hips,and upper/lower abdomen.The 2nd week I started Lymphatic Drainage...

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Five Weeks After Tumescent Lipo Arms Still Uneven, Is this Likely the Final Result?

I got tumescent lipo almost five weeks ago on my arms. After removing the bandages, I could see that my left arm was a little bit bruised but the...

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Pain/Hardness 6 Weeks After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had Tumescent Lipo of the hips, abdomen, and flanks 6 weeks ago, my surgeon removed almost 5 liters of fat. I am extremely pleased with my results,...

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How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Garment? Do I Wear It While Working Out?

I had my liposuction w tumescent 4 wks ago. I have worn the compression garment religiously everyday x 24hrs. I had a very tiny umbilical hernia...

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Tumescent Laser Assisted Lipo - What's Normal To Expect For Healing?

It is day 3 after my procedure and my incision sites are starting to heal over. I am not draining anymore and the incision sites are itching. What can...

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Is 1700 CC's Average Removal from Inner and Outer Thigh Inner Knee Areas?

Hi! I am 5'2", weigh 120 lbs pre-op and recently underwent tumescent liposuction w/ open incisions to the inner and outer thigh,inner knee,...

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When Will Abdomen Swelling Subside After Tumescent/laser Lipo?

I just had tumescent and laser lipo 4 days ago and my abdomen is swollen. Although the top is flat the bottom is rounder and I can't close my old...

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3 Weeks After Liposuction on Hips, Experiencing Weird Weight Fluctuation. Is This Normal?

I had tumescent lipo 3 wks ago. I'm still a little swollen with areas of numbness on my hips. At 2-weeks post op started walking briskly on the...

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What Type of Chin Liposuction Minimizes Bruising or Potential Bleeding?

Is tumescent chin liposuction a better option in terms of side effects compared to other methods?

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When Will the Hardness Dissipate? What Type of Massage is Best?

This is my now my 13th week after having Tumescent Lipo. I had a seroma that lasted about a month & a half that I had to continuously have drained...

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Tumesent Fluid and Drug Interactions?

Im having Tumescent lipo abd/waist my question is should i be concern about the fluid for tumescent because i was diagnoised with benign high blood...

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Hardness and Lumps Post Tumescent Lipo in Central Area (Abdomen) is this Normal?s

I am 2 months post lipo of upper/lower abds, flanks, upper/lower back with removal of 2L of fat,weekly massage.1st, my garments gives in the...

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Which is Better Vaser Liposuction or Pure Tumescent Liposuction? (photo)

Asked for vaser liposuction but the Dr suggested Pure tumescent, i noticed that the PT lipo from pictures didnt look as good as the vaser. The Dr said...

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Small Hard Mass After Tumescent Lipo

I had my lower n upper abs and flanks done on 3/29, today is 4/2 i expect swelling and pain, however i noticed a small hard mass in lower left ab is...

How Long Before I Can Consume Fruit Juices After Tumescent Lipo?

I'm 2 days lipo post op. I would like to start drinking fruit juices and green tea. How long before I can begin to drink these? Thanks

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Loose Skin Before and After 3 Days Post Op? (photo)

Had Tumescent Liposuction on upper and lower abdomen my love handles look fabulous and im sore as hell but I did have some excess skin on my stomach...

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I Had Pure Tumescent Liposuction 5 Days Ago and Don't See Any Results, How Long Until I do?

I had pure tumescent liposuction 5 days ago. My doctor told me not to take the garment off for the first 24 hours. I did just that. After 24 hours i...

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Any Suggestions to Alleviate Severe Pain and Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had tumescent liposuction of my waist, upper buttocks, hips, and flanks approxmiately 7 days ago. I have very little bruising, but I am experiencing...

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Is It Normal to Have Swelling Two Months Past Tumescent Lipo in Upper and Lower Abds?

I am two months post tumescent lipo of upper/lower abdomen, flanks and back. Most of the swelling has decreased. My garment gives in the middle of...

DUPLICATE - Hardness and Lumps Post Tumescent Lipo in Central Area (Abdomen) is this Normal?

I am 2 months post tumescent lipo on upper/lower abds, flanks and upper/lower back. On my right flank, I am still experiencing hardness and pain in a...

Is It Common to Have Blisters After Tumescent Lipo?

I had tumescent lipo 4 days ago.I had blister on my upper and lower adb.that same day. is that normal?

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