my surgeon didn't use "drain bags". I'm having a hard time draining on my own. I have one incision that is open, but it won't drain like it should. My other incisions are healed. I had my surgery seven days ago. Liposuction my stomach and back. My three incisions are below my belly button. What can I do at home to force my body to drain?
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Thank you for asking about your liposuction.Swelling is part of the liposuction healing process. All you can do is to wear the garment and give it time. It will be 6 weeks to see significant improvement and 6 months to see your final result, more or less. Some surgeons recommend aggressive...
From the photo you provided, it looks like your buffalo hump is composed of fat. No matter what caused it, if you are dismayed by the look of extra fat on your back, liposuction is an excellent choice to remove it. If you'd rather not undergo surgery, you can also look into noninvasive...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction recovery.Please ask your own surgeon about doing this - you will need to explain exactly what is involved. S/he may not want you doing this so soon after surgery.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes - Elizabeth Morgan MD ...