I am experiencing a horrible feeling of tightness and contraction from my lower stomach to ribs to the point that if I’ve been sitting down for a period of time, that I can’t fully stand up straight. My compression garment feels more comfortable to wear now so I’m guessing the swelling is going down so I’m concerned about the tightness being scar tissue which is contracting under my skin and causing this feeling of pulling. Is it normal to feel this?
February 7, 2018
Answer: Tighltness after Vaser Lipo I tell my patients to expect what you are describing. Usually, about two weeks after Vaser Lipo, people feel tight, fibrotic tissue in the area that was treated. This is part of the healing process and very normal. I recommend heating pads to the area several times daily, as well as massage. This will help the fibrotic tissue to break up a bit more quickly. However, even if left alone, it will eventually go away on its own.You should still be wearing your compression garment at least 10 hours a day. Certainly, follow up with your provider if you feel that the tightness does not get better with massage and heat.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Tighltness after Vaser Lipo I tell my patients to expect what you are describing. Usually, about two weeks after Vaser Lipo, people feel tight, fibrotic tissue in the area that was treated. This is part of the healing process and very normal. I recommend heating pads to the area several times daily, as well as massage. This will help the fibrotic tissue to break up a bit more quickly. However, even if left alone, it will eventually go away on its own.You should still be wearing your compression garment at least 10 hours a day. Certainly, follow up with your provider if you feel that the tightness does not get better with massage and heat.
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March 23, 2018
Answer: 2 WEEKS POST VASER LIPOSUCTION Thank you for your question, at two weeks post Vaser Liposuction, it is normal to have the sensations you are describing. At two weeks, you can start massaging the areas where the lipo was performed. Compression is important. Check with your Plastic Surgeon, he or she may suggest professional massaging.
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March 23, 2018
Answer: 2 WEEKS POST VASER LIPOSUCTION Thank you for your question, at two weeks post Vaser Liposuction, it is normal to have the sensations you are describing. At two weeks, you can start massaging the areas where the lipo was performed. Compression is important. Check with your Plastic Surgeon, he or she may suggest professional massaging.
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