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Hi! I have my immediate post op patients wear compression for 72 hours before taking it off. After that 24/7 for 3 weeks, taking off to shower and wash the garment. If you have additional questions I would check with your surgeon. Best of luck to you!
Stage 1 is usually the first 1-3 days and ends when the drainage from the lipo incisions ceases. Afterwards, you can switch to phase. Alternately, you can start with a phase 2 garment and apply a binder over the area during phase 1. Foam is not routine and can cause skin blistering on sensitive skin or if improperly applied. Undergarment pads are a better idea. All of this should be accompanied by a routine of frequent professional lipo massage.
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately the best route to look into would be a combination of a tummy tuck and revision SmartLipo. The tummy tuck will rid you of the loose skin, giving you a flatter more smoother appearance, while the revision SmartLipo will contouring and detail...
You will keep improving for 6 months after Smartlipo so i would not rush to do it again before 6 months. if you are treating a different area with Smartlipo, you can do it the next day.david berman md
Most of my patients in just a few days can return to their normal clothes. everyone is different though. no one can predict the rate your swelling will resolve. however, it will definitely go away and you just have to be patient. best of luckdavid berman md
The "arm" is a single area--the upper arm. Fat on or around the chest (near the armpit), not on the arm, is a separate area. Just discuss your goals with your surgeon, and she should be able to guide you.
Thank you for your questions. What makes SmartLipo different from traditional liposuction is due to the fact that the laser that is used to tighten the skin kills and destroys the fat cells before removal. Fat removed using SmartLipo technology is not reusable whereas fat removed and harvested...
I have done several patients who were very happy with their results but wondered if I could get even more fat out with further improvement, if i went back to the same area, after 5-6 months. This was in fact the case. I don't see why there is any absolute number of treatments you can have. ...
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