Tumscent liposuction: Is it Safe to Have a Touch-up?

      This will probably cost around $10,000 or so.  I think it makes sense to do all the procedures at the same time.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Here is a true statement.  No one can provide you with answers as to why you might be unhappy, whether or not you should indeed be unhappy, and what might be your next step without seeing preoperative photos, knowing what exactly was done, and without a hands-on examination. ...

It is perfectly fine to be up and walking around the first day after surgery.  Just be sure someone is with you the first few times you stand up following surgery.  Some patients feel faint or light headed the first time they are up out of bed.  Walking will help prevent deep vein...

The lumpiness and hardness after any type of liposuction typically persists at least 6-8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. Hope this helps, Dean Vistnes.

Good question. Thanks for asking. By the way, are you hoping lipo will be the answer to a weight problem? If so, you may be disappointed. If you are not within 20 pounds of your ideal weight (look at online tables to determine weight by height and age), lipo will not work for most areas. The...

It is not unusual that young patients, but especially males have unevenness and recurrence with liposuction.  Unfortunately, liposuction and lipo sculpture is about how long the surgeon takes in removing the fat.  The less time that is taken, the less fat.  Vaser, Laser SmartLipo,...