Hello I had liposuction three weeks ago. In Miami by a board certified surgeon. At first I was applying triple antibiotic ointment and changing the dressing. The smell was so bad......after researching I had a feeling it was necrosis. I have sickle cell disease, and never smoked. Today my doctor said it is in fact necrotic, and cut out a portion of the dead skin, told me to pack it 3x a day. My question is should I see a wound specialist. Any thing I can do to heal with minimal scarring?
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Answer: Skin necrosis after liposuction - 3 weeks post-op. (photos)
If you are overweight, you should first lose as much weight as you can before considering liposuction. Liposuction is a body-contouring technique that is only meant to treat stubborn fat that does not respond to diet and exercise. It can't be used as a weight-loss technique. Once you are at or...
I would recommend contacting your surgeon and letting him or her
know. Then, he or she can decide whether
or not they feel it will be safe. Best
of luck!
Combining a good liposuctioning of the neck/jawline with a lower face/neck lift would by far be your best option and can be done under local anesthesia. It would look so natural and be a huge improvement.