I'm Diabetic and I'm About to Get Liposuction in my Lower Abdominal !! I'm Type 2 So is It Safe Enough for Me ?

Your doctor may have been an expert on liposuction, but was he a plastic surgeon? Your story is illustrative of a patient who wants and has the wrong operation for her body. You needed an abdominoplasty and liposuction would not correct your problem. There was no reason to go to France. The...

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...

It is very possible that with the liposuction that was performed, that you have swelling in the adjacent areas.  Give it time to settle down.

Being a single mom with four kids has got to be the hardest job in the world, but there really is no option but to wait until you can afford it. Elective Cosmetic surgery with a well trained surgeon is expensive. Even if you were able to find a doctor that would do it for free, (which would be...

Yes, swelling can add the pounds. You should wait for a few weeks for the swelling to subside, then you'll be able to see your improvement. In the meantime, it's important that you walk around a bit, drink lots of water and not eat too much salt. These things can help reduce water retention.

Liposuction is not a solution for patients who are overweight. Diet and exercise will likely be the best solution for you, and then you can address any residual issues with skin excision surgery. Also, fat that is inside the abdomen will only be improved with exercise and lifestyle changes...