I'm having liposuction done next week and the surgeon said he will be performing the surgery while I am awake. I'm completely freaking out now because I'm afaird I'm going to feel pain or freak out during the surgery. Is it painful having in done while awake?
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February 13, 2018
Answer: Liposuction under tumescent local is not painful at all when done correctly.
Just like with a tummy tuck there is damage to the lymphatic system and a lot of times when we operate we can’t see the little lymphatic vessels but postoperatively they repair themselves and people usually don’t have any problems accumulating fluid afterwards. Occasionally they do and...
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Is important to know that each patient has an individual recovery process and the inflammation process can last months. I recommend that if you have any concerns consult your doctor.
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Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thanks for the question.Yes, liposuction can be done on a "buffalo hump." One thing to consider is that the hump can have very tough (fibrous) tissue mixed in with the fat. Some plastic surgeons have more luck improving this area if their liposuction equipment has some sort of way to melt the...