I am going to get liposuction done in my upper and lower abdominal area next month. Would it be safe to take ecstasy?

I wish I could tell you that liposuction would provide weight loss help for you, however, it will not.  If you were to find a plastic surgeon and gain the parental consent you legally need to have a surgical procedure, it would not yield what you are ultimately after (weight loss and better...

What you describe is not typical and may not be related to your procedure.The two most common reasons for genital symptoms after surgery are either vaginal yeast infections from taking antibiotics or irritation of the urethra if a urinary catheter was placed during the procedure.Neither one...

Thank you for your question about facial liposuction.There are no peer-reviewed published studies on facial liposuction as a blind, solo procedure.This means that there are opinions, claims and experiences but no data.The fat under the skin in the central face lies directly over important...

If you were my patient, I would prefer you to stay in town for a week following surgery.  That way, should there be any early complications, you are close-by and we can see you right away.  Good luck!

I prefer temporary use of Ace wraps until drains are removed and drainage has stopped, and most of the immediate postoperative edema is stabilized. After this, fitted compression garments are preferred; I typically recommend for 6-8 weeks, or until almost all of the edema has resolved.

Kane, It is true that excess body fat in the tummy area will tend to hide or obscure muscle definition.  Imagine a male model in a magazine with great abs.  If he were to put on a thick sweater, you would not see his abs.  Body fat acts in the same way.  The lower your body...