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I have edema and pain after 4d dynamic body sculpting. Is it normal?

Three months ago I had a 4d dynamic body sculpting in abdomen, flanks and ights I still have oedema and pain in some areas is normal and for how long it will last ?

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I have edema and pain after 4d dynamic body sculpting. Is it normal?

July 1st, 2016
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Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. This is the surgical procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied, it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain. Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery, that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed performing a thigh lift…
Tania Medina de Garcia, MD


Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 424 reviews

July 1st, 2016

I have edema and pain after 4d dynamic body sculpting. Is it normal?

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Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. This is the surgical procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied, it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain. Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery, that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed performing a thigh lift…
Tania Medina de Garcia, MD


Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 424 reviews

Liposculpture / Liposuction/ Hi Definition procedures/ Body contouring with fat grafting

April 7th, 2016
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I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you speak with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.  Pain and swelling can last for 3-6 months. Lymphatic drainage massage therapy, hyperbaric oxygen treatments, massage, radio frequency and pressure therapy all should help.  Discuss with your surgeon best way to move forward at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Jaime Schwartz
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute
#RealSelf100Surgeon

Web reference: http://beverlyhillsbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
April 7th, 2016

Liposculpture / Liposuction/ Hi Definition procedures/ Body contouring with fat grafting

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I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you speak with your surgeon.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.  Pain and swelling can last for 3-6 months. Lymphatic drainage massage therapy, hyperbaric oxygen treatments, massage, radio frequency and pressure therapy all should help.  Discuss with your surgeon best way to move forward at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.
Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Jaime Schwartz
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute
#RealSelf100Surgeon

Learn more: http://beverlyhillsbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

VASER Hi Definition Liposuction / Body Contouring with Fat Grafting

December 30th, 2015
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Pain and swelling should have subsided by now but can last for 3-6 months.  hyperbaric oxygen, massage, and radiofrequency treatments like velashape and venus legacy should help.  I would consider speaking to your physician or seeing an expert for a second opinion.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Web reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIg_PbDqRZU

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 202 reviews

December 30th, 2015

VASER Hi Definition Liposuction / Body Contouring with Fat Grafting

{{ voteCount >= 0 ? '+' + (voteCount + 1) : (voteCount + 1) }}
Pain and swelling should have subsided by now but can last for 3-6 months.  hyperbaric oxygen, massage, and radiofrequency treatments like velashape and venus legacy should help.  I would consider speaking to your physician or seeing an expert for a second opinion.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIg_PbDqRZU

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 202 reviews

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