Will a heating pad help with pain and swelling to the inner thigh post op 2 weeks from J Plasma and Lipo?

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James D. Frost, MD · Answer

I agree with all who have said "No" to a heating pad.  Most surgery will lead to a change in sensation of the surrounding skin.  This is especially true of liposuction.  You can't feel normally so you can't tell that the heating pad is too hot.  This can result in burns.  I have also seen a full thickness burn of the skin when a patient used a heating pad after liposuction.  Put your heating pad away please and speak to your surgeon about other methods to treat the pain.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. I will suggest discussing post op concerns with your surgeon. Every surgeon has their own post op protocols.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Heating pads are a NO in my practice post liposuction.
If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

devoried  I appreciate your desire for a quick recovery however, heating pad after this type of surgery is actually contra indicated and please do not apply to affected areas! Sometimes areas treated by liposuction can be somewhat numb temporarily, and application of heating pad can burn the skin because the individual does not feel the excess heat. Confirm my advice with your board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sorry for you post op burning issues. This is very common following the J-Plasma therapy/treatments. Usually subsides in few weeks but I have seen this lasts for months. The "burning" effect from the helium gases used is a reeal issue that not much has been offered as treatment options. Best to call the J-Plasma company to file a complaint.

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Will a heating pad help with pain and swelling to the inner thigh post op 2 weeks from J Plasma and Lipo?

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Answer: No Heating Pad!

Answer: No Heating Pad!

Answer: Am I a good candidate for a donut lift? I am scheduled for one and I am not sure that will give me good results.

Answer: Am I a good candidate for a donut lift? I am scheduled for one and I am not sure that will give me good results.

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