I am going in for a small breast reduction/lift in April. After being heavy and then loosing weight, I have developed these little pockets. I have no concerns of loose skin anywhere else so I am not looking to get any form of tummy tuck. Is this something that can be fixed with liposuction during my breast surgery? I even had them when I was 8 weeks out from my figure competition and fairly lean.
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February 21, 2017
Answer: Upper abdomen liposuction for fat pockets under breast.
You should always get liposuctions under tumescent local with or without a little iv sedation. Never do general if you can help it. Under local you are awake, comfortable and able to turn and stand up during the procedure so the doc can really fine tune you the best. It is so much safer as well.
You are correct! Florida restricts the amount of fat that can be removed in an outpatient liposuction procedure to 4 liters (this doesn't apply to in-hospital surgery). Patients often ask this question and this isn't surprising. The answer often is, however. Most people will only decrease by...
Hi fles
Hard to advise you here. If you are overweight, perhaps diet and exercise will take care of the issue. On the other hand, If you are not significantly overweight, liposuction may be a good option for you.
All the best.
sek.