I am aware that lipo on the area above the knee is tricky, partially due to loose skin afterward. I would be willing to have a fine, arched scar above my kneecaps... Is it so uncommon to simply excise the extra skin in this location? I doubt anyone would judge the scar as a cosmetic one. They'd assume it was injury-related. My guess is it takes a while to heal because of the constant movement.
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Yes, you will look smaller immediately after the procedure. However, as swelling appears you will most likely look close to the same size, or a little smaller. The swelling disappears in 3 months after the tumescent technique as there is less trauma to the tissues during the procedure. Don't...
One of the most commonly held misconceptions within the world of cosmetic surgery is that liposuction is a short cut to weight loss. It is important to understand that the vast majority of liposuction patients will lose at most a few pounds. Liposuction is best thought of as a contouring tool ...
Please be aware that my comments
here are general and can’t be taken as specific medical advice. I certainly
understand your concern, but in my experience with hundreds of liposuction
patients, I have found most of them to be pleasantly surprised by the comfort
level of their recovery. F...