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im wanting to get Tumescent liposuction on my hips but suffer from stomach inflammation from gastritis

wowlookoutJan 12, 2016
is there any risks in having tumescent liposuction under local if i suffer from minor gastritis? some times my stomach will feel really swollen and bloated so i dont want the surgeon putting any fluids in my stomach area just the hip area? is that possible? thankyou

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

The compression garment should be tight enough so that you feel like you have something on, but not so tight that it hurts.  It should be smooth and even with no ribs bones or seems that leave indentations in the skin.  If you are swelling then the garment is either too loose or you are doing t...

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Thank you for your question. It is common to have swelling lasting 6 - 9 months following traditional liposuction. The first couple of weeks can be frustrating when swelling and bruising are present. It is important that you remain patient and continue to wear your compression binder....

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Go back to your surgeon and be examined to see if you have residual fluid or internal fullness. The internal fullness is addressed with diet and could be related to food allergies.

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