I am 5.7 & 88kg.got lipo done on 6may;15litres of fat was removed from thighs,abdomen,flanks,back.My thighs bruised badly&I was in severe pain.then on the thigh on the bruised area developed a blister.Due to This my surgeon put the garment on me AFTER 3 weeks of surgery.is this normal? Is the blister normal?I've not had significant weight loss either.The garment really hurts my thighs.There was a lot of seroma and it has already been drained 6times.im confused if my healing is on the right path?
June 3, 2015
Answer: An unusual story of liposuction Most plastic surgeons limit liposuction to less than 5 L per procedure.When more fat is removed, then it is appropriate to keep patients in the hospital.15 L is the most I've heard of anyone removing during a single procedure.With that amount of fat removed, I would anticipate major physiological changes and potentially blood loss to the point of needing blood transfusions. The injuries you show appear to be full thickness, or third-degree, skin loss.Typically, such areas need to be surgically removed, and wound care needs to be started.Make sure you're being properly managed.You should be staying in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Ask him or her for a detailed plan of action for getting you through this.Since you're still alive, you will probably do better and better with time as the healing process continues.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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June 3, 2015
Answer: An unusual story of liposuction Most plastic surgeons limit liposuction to less than 5 L per procedure.When more fat is removed, then it is appropriate to keep patients in the hospital.15 L is the most I've heard of anyone removing during a single procedure.With that amount of fat removed, I would anticipate major physiological changes and potentially blood loss to the point of needing blood transfusions. The injuries you show appear to be full thickness, or third-degree, skin loss.Typically, such areas need to be surgically removed, and wound care needs to be started.Make sure you're being properly managed.You should be staying in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Ask him or her for a detailed plan of action for getting you through this.Since you're still alive, you will probably do better and better with time as the healing process continues.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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