I had smart lipo 3 and a half weeks ago. Is my incision site infected? (Photo)

You should wait until your lipo incisions have healed shut before swimming. Four weeks should be enough for most people. Swimming and treading water have nothing to do with liposuction. Shoulder strength and cardiovascular endurance are more important than arm strength for prolonged treading in...

Hi, purple41. Thank you for this question. It's one I hear frequently at my practice because I offer Smartlipo. Choosing the right liposuction technique for your needs is a decision that should be made in consultation with an experienced cosmetic surgeon. You will hear differing opinions from...

Micro body contouring is not a widely used term and has no specific meaning. Perhaps the description you read was referring to liposuction with narrow tubes (microcannulas). This style of liposuction generally refers to cannulas with diameters under 2mm. The narrower instruments are sometimes...

Your shape is determined by the fat that was removed at surgery, not by garments worn afterwards. However, compression garments will control fluid buildup after surgery and make you more comfortable and less lumpy during the healing process.

A garment worn improperly or too tight after lipo can cause blisters, indentations and skin discoloration. Most of these go away quickly, but there's no need to go through this dilemma. See your surgeon and make sure your garment fits properly.