I’m currently 7 days post op from lipo and I’m swelling up and hardening! The pain isn’t getting better but worse actually. My compression garment is getting tighter from the swelling causing indents on my sides. Also is the board inside the compression garment necessary? It’s annoying as hell. I wasn’t this swollen up 2 days ago. I’ve also gained 10lbs in two days!!! What’s going on. I do have an apt with the primary care doctor Friday.
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Thanks for the question.Yes, liposuction can be done on a "buffalo hump." One thing to consider is that the hump can have very tough (fibrous) tissue mixed in with the fat. Some plastic surgeons have more luck improving this area if their liposuction equipment has some sort of way to melt the...
Hi Averiqua,
Lipo of the pubic mons is a common request especially after tummy tuck or abdominal lipo. This is a relatively quick and easy procedure which can be done awake, in the office under local anesthesia. You will wear a compression garment for 2 weeks as in most lipo cases. You can be...
Thank you for asking about your tummy tuck recovery.Please see your plastic surgeon to be checked. Your surgeon knows what was done and make sure all is well. Pain like this may be from many different things - including bruising and your garment.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon....
