Will Heat Help with Swelling and Healing After Smart Lipo?

July 2, 2010
Asked By:5284anon in Louisiana

I am 5 days post op from smart lipo, and I was wondering if heat applied to the site would help reduce swelling and promote healing?

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July 2, 2010

Answer: Generally not advised to apply heat to belly after tummy tuck

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 2, 2010

Answer: Generally not advised to apply heat to belly after tummy tuck

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 2, 2010

Answer: Heat to Tummy AFTER a Tummy Tuck, Lipo or Laser Lipo is NOT a Smart Idea

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July 2, 2010

Answer: Heat to Tummy AFTER a Tummy Tuck, Lipo or Laser Lipo is NOT a Smart Idea

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