Bike riding and SmartLipo. Will cycling reduce or increase the length of time for swelling to decrease?

Swelling after Smartlipo takes several weeks to fully resolve, so at this point it's tough to say whether the area you are concerned about leftover fat or just mild swelling in the tissues that's causing the bulge. Special massage techniques and heat to the area, under the guidance of your...

Smartlipo deformity is something we see all too often after smartlipo, literally on average one patient a week with a very similar story and outcome.   Smartlipo uses a laser to burn the fat deep to the skin prior to liposuction.   When done in an irregular or aggressive fashion the burned s...

Smart Lipo is typically not advised if you are wanting a BBL.  The laser energy (smart lipo) will heat up the fat and melt it, making it useless for grafting.  Recovery typically for a BBL is 9-14 days depending on the volume of fat removed.  You should be able to continue to do your work at a d...

Liposuction with this history needs clearance by a physician. I suggest a formal consultation to determine what is best. Dr. Emer.

It looks as if the port site is still healing, likely was burned or irritated during the procedure..  A silicone based scar gel is with growth factors and aquaphor ointment are best to promote the healing.  Dr. Emer.

You should wait until your lipo incisions have healed shut before swimming. Four weeks should be enough for most people. Swimming and treading water have nothing to do with liposuction. Shoulder strength and cardiovascular endurance are more important than arm strength for prolonged treading in...