This will be the second time I have had liposuction but with a new doctor. She will stitch the holes afterwards and I have to go back a week later to have the stitches removed. I didn't have stitches the first time with the other doctor. I thought they were left open for drainage of the fluid.
January 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Incisions Liposuction is performed through small stab incisions in the skin. At the completion of the case these incisions can be closed with either buried absorbable sutures or removal surface sutures – surgeon preference. Closing the incisions helps prevent leakage of fluid (which can be messy) and may promote a better scar. The incisions can also be left open. Leaving the incisions open may allow the fluid to drain and may decrease the post-operative swelling.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Liposuction Incisions Liposuction is performed through small stab incisions in the skin. At the completion of the case these incisions can be closed with either buried absorbable sutures or removal surface sutures – surgeon preference. Closing the incisions helps prevent leakage of fluid (which can be messy) and may promote a better scar. The incisions can also be left open. Leaving the incisions open may allow the fluid to drain and may decrease the post-operative swelling.
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Is it standard for a PS to stitch the small holes after liposuction? I would not worry about this aspect as either is acceptable. The results of liposuction are highly surgeon dependent. Many are conservative, few create dramatic results.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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January 12, 2015
Answer: Is it standard for a PS to stitch the small holes after liposuction? I would not worry about this aspect as either is acceptable. The results of liposuction are highly surgeon dependent. Many are conservative, few create dramatic results.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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