I've been wearing my compression garment and binder daily and the swelling has moved to my pubic area. I understand this is normal but the skin around there has a yellow discoloration. I sat for a long period of time so I am wondering if the ab binder is impairing blood circulation. Please help! Thanks!
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October 31, 2011
Answer: Swelling and Yellow Color after Liposuction
Without examining you, its impossible to say why your results 2 months after surgery appear as uneven as depicted in your photo - but some basic principles apply to all lipo procedures- no matter if a laser is involved or not - the first principle is to leave a layer of subcutaneous fat behind...
You should be seen by your doctor soon, to evaluate the condition and refer you if appropriate for a workup. The nerve pain, if it is nerve in origin, may take much time to resolve on its own, and treatment may help it resolve much more quickly, especially if started early.
SmartLipo works by utilizing laser energy to disrupt (rupture the cell membrane) the fat cells, allowing the lipid "slurry" to be easily aspirated via small cannulas. The laser energy is said to be "strong enough" to stimulate subdermal collagen synthesis and contracture,...