My first liposuction was 7 years ago to touch up some areas that would not respond to excerise. This was before I had my son. Then about 3.5 years ago I did some areas to help me perfect some stubborn areas. I've gained weight in the last year solely due to stress from work. Not from poor eating habits. I'm very healthy and now want liposuction again. What do you recommend?
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November 19, 2015
Answer: Multiple Liposuction treatments in same area aren't as effective
I have reviewed your photos. It appears you will have more hanging skin where you already have hanging skin on your lower abdomen. However, you will have a lot less fat. I would recommend your also do your hips and flanks for a more streamlined appearance.
I typically have my patients wear and change pads/foam dressings on their incision sites under their compression garments for 7 days following a liposuction procedure or until dressings appear dry. After that, no dressings are needed, but I prescribe the pressure garment to be worn for 8 weeks...
Great question. The reality is, if there were no dents before the liposuction, there should not be dents after the procedure. Some people have skin with laxity, dents and ripples before liposuction which may be exacerbated after the liposuction. Much has to to with experience, technique and...