I had my lipo surgery six months ago on my flanks. The Doctor took it upon himself to do my under arms and back bra area. The area is now flabby and soft and actually more noticeable with my bra on. I didn't have that problem before the surgery. Is there anything I can do my self to correct this like exercises?
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Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take...
Circumferential liposuction can be perfromed but is prone to irregularities. This can be minimized by using smaller cannulas but this may take more time to remove any significant amount of fat. There are also certaiin areas which most experienced surgeons advise extreme caution...
Stress from the procedure, concern of pain from straining, pain medication, lack of fluids can all contribute to constipation. Increase fluid intake, and you can safely take over the counter stool softeners, increase your fiber content with bran and fruit and try to walk a little rather than...
