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Thank you for your question. I suggest wearing compression for 4 - 6 weeks following liposuction. You should discuss specific post - operative instructions including use of compression and level of physical activity with your plastic surgeon.
I suggest wearing compression for 3-4 weeks after liposuction after that it doesn't matter so much but most of my patients like to wear spanx and other compression type garments. Best, Dr. Emer.
In my practice I would not limit the type of clothing someone aware us after liposuction.I do give you instructions on how long to wear a compression garment.We ask patients to wear compression garments for two weeks after that they can wear them longer if they choose to.I personally would not have an issue with my patients wearing jeans at any time.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
Thank you for your question. I believe it is best to follow your surgeon's specific post-operative instructions regarding use of compression garments and level of physical activity. I instruct my patients to avoid excessive heat in the early post - op period as this can potentially lead to...
Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear you are unhappy with your results. I would begin with daily massage of the affected areas. Radiofrequency based devices also have some benefit in correcting irregularities. The third option is performing additional liposuction with precision fat...
Thank you for your question. This is uncommon to hear. If you are extremely thin it could be pulsation from your abdominal aorta. Another possibility is a fluid collection. Please return to your board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination and to discuss your concerns. Hope t...
Thank you for your question and photographs. I think it is important to understand your goals of the surgery. Was it to liposuction enough fat to transfer to the breasts OR was it primarily to perform liposuction of the flanks and outer thighs and transfer some to the breast. This conversation...
Thank you for question and photos. The depression illustrated represents a natural zone of adhesion. Careful liposuction above and below the zone of adhesion will help minimize its appearance. Fat grafting directly to the depression can also help. Please consult with a board certified plastic ...
Thank you for question. You are still relatively early in the recovery process. There appears to be a combination of loose skin and some residual swelling. This is common following abdominal liposuction and will continue to improve over the next several months. Please have close follow up with...
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