I just got Smart Lipo on my abs. I am leaking a lot (red) and I can’t stand up by myself- every time I need to get up because it’s so painful. I felt fine after the surgery, but once the numbing wore off I am in a lot of pain. I have been taking pain killers but they hardly work. I am extremely swollen only after a few hours of surgery. I have sweating and nausea as well. I am very scared from the pain (the fact that I can’t get up by myself) and a lot of swelling only a few hours after surgery.
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Thank you for your question. Typically the front and back of legs would be an additional fee. It would be best to check with your surgeons office. It is important that both you and your surgeon are clear on the areas you would like treated. Best of luck!
Continued leakage and increased nausea are both troublesome this late after your treatment, and would be best evaluated by your surgeon. Please schedule an in-person follow-up appointment and don't let your surgeon continue putting you off with phone calls. Best of luck to you.
The lumpiness, swelling, itching and hardness after a surgery like you had typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. Staying away from...
