I had lipo on my flanks 2 days ago, and now I'm having light vaginal bleeding? Why and how long will it last?

Thank you for your question about facial liposuction.There are no peer-reviewed published studies on facial liposuction as a blind, solo procedure.This means that there are opinions, claims and experiences but no data.The fat under the skin in the central face lies directly over important...

If you were my patient, I would prefer you to stay in town for a week following surgery.  That way, should there be any early complications, you are close-by and we can see you right away.  Good luck!

I prefer temporary use of Ace wraps until drains are removed and drainage has stopped, and most of the immediate postoperative edema is stabilized. After this, fitted compression garments are preferred; I typically recommend for 6-8 weeks, or until almost all of the edema has resolved.

Kane, It is true that excess body fat in the tummy area will tend to hide or obscure muscle definition.  Imagine a male model in a magazine with great abs.  If he were to put on a thick sweater, you would not see his abs.  Body fat acts in the same way.  The lower your body...

Some lumpiness is expected at this point in recovery.There's really no way to tell based on your pictures and the timeframe what your final results will be like.Expect improvements over the next few months.It is unusual to not treat the upper abdomen when treating the rest of the abdomen.Best of...

Thank you for asking about your liposuction.I personally find liposuction easier to do on people who are very over-weight.This is because the goal of liposuction on a heavy person is reducing bulk.The goal on a slim person is perfecting shape.So liposuction on a slim person takes precision,...