How to Determine Fat from Swelling After Liposuction? (photo)

Compression garments should feel snug but comfortable.  Occaisionally, you may have periodic swelling in the area you had surgery and the garment needs to be adjusted.  If it is too tight, the garment can irritate the skin and create irregularities (creases) in the skin.  Ask you...

Thanks for the question. I advise my patients to start drinking alcohol, coffee  5-7 days after their liposuction operation also you should stop taking any medications such as  Aspirin and Vitamins. Therefore you should consult with your surgeon for a reminder form before surgery. I wish you a...

Thank you for your question. The cost varies depending the surgeon and the location. My recommendation is to be consulted by board certified plastic surgeon, specialized in Body Contour, who knows individualize each patient to give you the better advice. Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

There is no Maximum amount of Fat in Liters that a doctor can legally remove by liposuction in the state of California. However there are California Guidelines which indicate that 5000 cc of aspirate (liposuction contents) is the maximum amount that can be removed on an outpatient basis. Larger...

I specialize in scar therapy and would recommend that my patients start scar management immediately after the sutures are removed. Twice daily application of Plato's Scar Serum should suffice. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

When in doubt do NOT take supplements prior to liposuction or surgery in general It can cause bleeding. Let your surgeon know all of the supplements you take and he/she will guide you as to which are safe For example, Omega 3 fats (e.g. fish oil, EFA, flax seed oil, Krill oil),...