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Would it be helpful to use kinesio tape 2 months after liposuction?

aj2016hllywdNov 25, 2016
I had liposuction of my trunk about 2 months ago and the left side of my stomach and side is very sensitive and had heard that Ktape or something similar could be helpful and am curious what results have been seen using this instead of constantly being in a compression garment or binder?

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Nov 28, 2016
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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

I appreciate your question. Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a...

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your liposuction.What you are doing sounds fine. It is possible the first garment didn't fit symmetrically and was looser on the side where you swelled up.  Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes  - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for asking about your liposuction.What you describe can be quite normal after an extensive liposuction. Cold weather tends to make any muscle and surgical pain worse. Ask your surgeon about stretches that you can do to loosen up the tissues. I assume you are wearing compression...

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