I had traditional liposuction by a board certified plastic surgeon 9 weeks ago. He removed 5000cc from the upper/lower abs, flanks and back. I am still in excruciating pain, so much so that I cannot wear a bra or function with pain medication. I have gone to see my primary care physician who prescribed gabapentin for the severe nerve pain but at this point I am at a loss. I am depressed! It is nerves firing and any pressure again my ribs from a bra leaves me crying from pain. Please help
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Yes it is common to have some type of discoloration after liposuction. Usually this problem resolves with time. If it doesn't resolve in a few months check back with your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.
I do all my liposuction and fat transfer procedures without the use of General Anastasia.Many plastic surgeons still use General Anastasia.You will find that non-plastic surgeons who often label themselves as cosmetic surgeons well almost never use General Anastasia.There is a twofold reason for...
