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It might be worth consulting with a vascular surgeon prior to having your liposuction. Compression garments which are worn after surgery, should be appropriate for you. You don’t want the hem of the garment to compress the skin that overlies a varicosity as this could cause a clot in the vein. You may need to have more gentle pressure over this vein rather than having a tight edge digging into the soft tissue. The vascular surgeon can perform an evaluation with ultrasound to check your veins and make the safest recommendation.
Varicose veins don't usually cause much of a problem for thigh liposuctions, especially if done under local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. See your doctor and he will advise you accordingly but you are probably just fine.
This is a relatively common condition that occurs in patients undergoing liposuction. There are some concerns with the prolonged swelling or increased risk of deep venous thrombosis in any paitent with varicose veins undergoing a prolonged procedure under general anesthesia. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon who may utiliize different techniques or prolonged compression.
A keloid is excessive scaring that extends beyond the edge of the wound. A hypertrophic scar is a rope scar that does not extend beyond the confined of the actual wound when healed. Keloids are harder to deal with than hypertrophic scars. For you, it is advisable that you bring this concern to...
Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
The lateral area of the chest wall posterior to the breasts can indeed be treated with liposuction and will give a good result in most patients. However, the fat is very fibrous so you may need an ultrasonic or power assisted liposuction device to remove the fat. There is also a...
You seem to be asking if removing fat cells which can act as storage for fat increases the risk of heart attack. If this is what you are asking, the answer is no. The risk of heart attack is determined by what you eat. Even with fewer cells to store fat from the diet, the body will store...
As stated before, it is very safe to undergo liposuction following a tram flap provided there is no evidence of hernia. Moreover, please go see your surgeon to evaluate the bulge to make sure that it is not the muscle itself.
Fat grafting, liposuction, and body contouring are three different cosmetic procedures that address body fat and shape in distinct ways: Liposuction: a.) Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of excess fat from specific areas of the body using a suction device.b.) It is...
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