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Most liposuction incisions don't even require sutures. It looks as though there has been some significant damage to the skin possibly thermal because of use of ultrasound or laser. With good wound care the should close spontaneously.
Usually this small an incision will close by itself by wound contraction. You must keep it clean and wash daily with an antibacterial soap,apply triple antibiotic ointment and a band aid. stop the antibiotic ointment after one week, because some people become allergic and develop a rash from it, if used longer.
Once the access points for liposuction have sealed it should be safe to go into a hot tub. Nevertheless, this should be cleared by your own surgeon.
There's been definite trauma to the skin. There might even be a minor skin infection. This should be treated with proper wound care until it's close. A scar revision in the future might be necessary.
That is a great question.Weight loss or gain represents the net caloric intake of the person. If someone eats more calories than they burn in a day, over time the body will store the excess calories as fat. This person will gain weight. If someone burns more calories in a day than they consume,...
I prescribe diuretics and amphetamine salts for many of my postoperative patients to help in the healing process. I suggest speaking to your physician and following his plans. Best, Dr. Emer.
I really don't think this will present a problem but you certainly should report this to your surgeon. He may have a different opinion about whether or not you should stop the drug before liposuction.
Hi. You need a tummy tuck and no more lipo of the abdomen at this time. It appears as though you've had children. You have great deal,of stretch marks indicative of damage to the skin that is not correctable. You are overweight and all of these factors contributed to having a less than optimal...
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