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I would highly advise against heat but this opinion may not be shared by others. You likely have diminished protective sensation in the treated area and could easily burn yourself. Enhanced blood supply form the heat could also increase the potential for seroma or hematoma. Please consult with your treating surgeon.
I completely agree with Dr. Placik. While local heat may be useful in cases of muscle spasms it is not helpful after surgical trauma; in such situations it increases local tissue swelling and fluid extravasation. Moreover, due to the decreased sensation seen in such cases there is an increased likelihood of potential burns. Consult your surgeon before treatinhg yourself.
SlimLipo can certainly be used to enhance your results in areas that are suitable for liposuction. The most important determinant for your outcomes lies more in the person doing the procedure rather than device used. For the flanks, abdomen and thighs, Slim Lipo can be very useful....
Although Slim Lipo is relatively new technology, it has proven to be quite effective in the right clinical situations. I would agree that liposuction of a small deposit of fat in what sounds like the area above your pubic bone may be more than you need. The Slim Lipo procedure can be performed...
SlimLipo is a method of liposuction utilizing laser designed to reduce the trauma and recovery time typically common from traditional liposuction. SlimLipo works by using wavelength technology to liquefy fat cells and tighten the skin's appearance. It reduces fat and laxity improving the appea...
Both SLIM and Smart Lipo is a form of laser lipolysis that will help in removing fat and tightening skin. I chose SLIM Lipo for a number of reasons for my patients: #1. Energy (in the form of laser) is helpful in lipoolysis and for skin tightening. This energy is...
Dear asha10, based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a...
Smart Lipo is good for stubborn areas of fat, but lacks body contouring and shaping. For best results, I recommend a hi-definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, if there is skin laxity. I use VASER HI-DEF with ThermiRF, Renuvion (J...
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