I am 3 days post op from lipo and a thigh reduction. There is redness and itching along the incision. I’m on co-amoxiclav as a preventative for infection and have several days left of the course. I’m wondering if it is a tape allergy? The incisions have been glued and then taped to allow me to shower, however I had this tape on my tummy tuck and breast reduction last year with no reaction. I’m worried it’s an infection starting however my surgeon has gone away for a few days.
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Thank you for asking about your liposuction.Here's the good news - you do not have fibrosis. You are swollen from liposuction.The swelling will subside on its own over six months - nothing will make it go away faster.Light massage helps some people.Your current treatments are making yo...
During the initial few days post lipo you may use a heat or ice compress if it makes you feel better although it will not reduce the swelling. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also ...
Thank you for asking about your liposuctionGenerally the consistently of the fat is related to the size of the cannula used to remove it. I have not myself noted any significant change in consistently with use of Smart or other laser liposuction. Hope this helps. Best wishes. Elizabeth Morgan ...