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Be very careful about what you are taking before liposuction. You are wise to be asking, rather than just to take the pills. Non prescription, over-the-counter medication and herbal products, may interact with the tumescent local anesthetic metabolism thereby increasing the level to a dangerous point, so be sure to ask your surgeon. Even if you finish the course of pills prior to the liposuction, you may have a long lasting effect and could affect the anesthetic's effect.
We use vitamin K for up to 2 weeks prior to SmartLipo to decrease any tendency to bleed/bruise. Additionally, we use an antibiotic prior and during the recovery. If your surgeon hasn't gone over these, please make sure you address this. While they may not use the Vitamin K, they should have at least a few medications prior or after surgery and it is best to be informed and have them ready when you come to the facility the day of surgery. Additionally, you may want a sleeping aid as that makes the recovery and night before more pleasant. Good luck!
Right after the operation my patients sleep normally. Why were you not told to sleep normally??? Please explain.
Check out the doctor to make sure of his background and skill doing SmartLipo. Most if not all of the skilled plastic and dermatological surgeons I know who do SmartLipo also do suction. Personally, I do not feel that the body can be skillfully contoured in most body areas with the...
Swelling, and some lumpiness/ uneveness is normal but the fluctuation should lessen over 6-9 months. You should be noticing less swelling over time not more. Follow up with your plastic surgeon to make sure you are on course.
Thank you for the question. Based on your description, you do not have anything to be concerned about. Swelling the pubic area is “dependent swelling” after long period of sitting. The yellow discoloration is the last “stage” of bruising (bruises change color from...
Without examining you, its impossible to say why your results 2 months after surgery appear as uneven as depicted in your photo - but some basic principles apply to all lipo procedures- no matter if a laser is involved or not - the first principle is to leave a layer of subcutaneous fat behind...
You should be seen by your doctor soon, to evaluate the condition and refer you if appropriate for a workup. The nerve pain, if it is nerve in origin, may take much time to resolve on its own, and treatment may help it resolve much more quickly, especially if started early.
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