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I have posted about this before. especially if you underwent general anesthesia (which is why i do my liposuciton under tumescent) this can take a few weeks to a few months to resolve. it is a rare but more common than you think body reaction to liposuction surgery. if it lasts more than a week or so, please see your primary physician. Best, Dr. Emer.
What you describe is not typical and may not be related to your procedure.The two most common reasons for genital symptoms after surgery are either vaginal yeast infections from taking antibiotics or irritation of the urethra if a urinary catheter was placed during the procedure.Neither one should cause vaginal bleeding.My recommendation is to let your plastic surgeon know and follow up with your primary care doctor or OB/GYN when it's convenient.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
Liposuction of the lower face can definitely be performed but it must be done by a doctor familiar with the anatomy and the nuances of the micro-liposuction technique. In this technique only very small cannulas are used with the precision,small amount of fat is removed. Lower face, such as...
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...
It is very common to have bruising and swelling for weeks to months after liposuction procedures. What is most important is that you follow your surgeons post operative instructions and continue compression. If you are concerned, lymphatic massage and Velashape or Venus Legacy treatments can...
Liposuction is performed on the fat that is between the skin in the deeper muscle. The condition of the muscle will have no effect on the procedure.
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