2 years after lipo & I'm starting to think I'm stuck with permanent discoloration on my flanks. Spot treated an area with laser to see if it responded, but I didn't notice a change. Any advice?
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September 18, 2016
Answer: Discoloration After Liposuction / Erythema Ab Liposuction / Skin Damage After Liposuction What Do I Do?
The answer depends on how much fat you are hoping to have removed. If its a small voume, local anesthesia is perfectly safe in the hands of an expert and will shorten your recovery time. General anesthesia should be used in larger volume and VASER HI DEF 4D contouring procedures. Lipos...
Many women have some accessory breast tissue in their armpit.
Often there is substantial amounts of fat with the breast tissue.
The tissue can usually be removed via liposuction.
For patients who have skin redundancy and open excision with skin removal maybe better.
When skin is removed the...
It is normal to have asymmetrical swelling after liposuction but if you have symptoms please see your physician. It takes weeks to months for swelling to resolve. Lymphatic massage, hyperbaric oxygen and compression helps. Best, Dr. Emer.
