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Percocet is a stronger narcotic pain reliever. This should be effective.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question. I explain to my patients that the first 24 to 48 hours is the most intense discomfort. Staying well hydrated, Benadryl 25 to 50 mg every 6-8 hours, and Percocet or vicodin will usually help with the discomfort. Actually, I also like to prescribe Celebrex and give this to my patients as it tends to reduce the amount of narcotic pain medication required. The Percocet, Vicodin, Loratab all have significant side effects including, but not limited to, nausea and vomiting, headaches, constipation and GI upset. After the first 24 hours, the discomfort is present, but much reduced. Hope this helps!
If you are experiencing any pain afterSmartlipo, don’t hesitate to take your pain medications prescribed by yoursurgeon. Percocet will help to subside any pain you may have. If you are stillin pain please follow up with your surgeon.
If the liposuction was conservative, you may be able to go back to working out in a short period of time. Whenever there is more liposuction performed and more fat is removed, the time period will be longer. Your surgeon should address this with you.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
In many instances, liposuction can be performed on a person that is a breast cancer survivor. Best to check with your doctor.
Laser-assisted liposuction (or Smart Lipo as it is commonly known) uses laser light to heat and destroy undesired fat. This fat is then removed by conventional (vacuum) liposuction. The added benefit to Smart Lipo is the skin tightening effect. Much like laser skin resurfacing, the Smart Lipo...
