The only medication I took was heart burn medication and I continue to take it. 5 weeks after surgery I started having constant chest pain and pressure in my chest. Its like a dull ache. I can't prop myself up to read a book with my left hand or put pressure on my left hand. It's not my implant or my boob hurting, because I've had these feelings before for about 30 seconds every six months. Now the ache and pressure are constant and have been constant for a week.
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Thanks for your question.Your body will have swelling following liposuction. The most significant swelling will be noted during the first couple weeks. Since you had an indentation for a short amount of time, as the swelling decreases, along with performing massage over the area, the...
Hi, jatroAlthough your heart rate can increase with epinephrine, tumescent solution is different from the lidocaine with epinephrine. Tumescent solution is more diluted and it is injected into subcutaneous (fatty) tissue.Please make sure that your plastic surgeon is experienced and...
Hi, Dia92.The main reason to have tumescent liposuction is to remove excess external fat.Depending on your skin elasticity, the skin may tighten slightly but no significantly.If you are unhappy with your result and/or do not agree with his treatment plan, you should get a second opinion.