I had laser lipo 7 months ago and the physician who performed it says I have fibrosis and suggested ultrasound massage. I live in CA and he did my procedure out of the country in Medellin, Columbia. What do I need to make this go away and where can I go in CA?
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July 31, 2017
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Calvin Jung, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Thank you for your excellent question. It is true that all forms of liposuction will result in some degree of skin tightening. Standard forms of liposuction will tighten the skin by about 7% after one year. Laser liposuction has been shown to tighten the skin by about 15% and BodyTite has...
Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. By this time (now 4 months out), if your lumpiness persists it is most likely due to fibrosis. Lymphatic massage by a therapist experienced in dealing with post-lipo patients and Z Wave treatments may still be helpful. Your body remodels...
Neither liposuction nor any of the nonsurgical alternatives, such as CoolSculpting, Vanquish and Thermi, are weight-loss procedures. They are designed to remove stubborn pockets of fat that do not respond to exercise; it sounds like this may be what you have. However, you need to think in terms...
