Minimal change after liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, and arms at 6 and 13 weeks post-op, do I just need more time? (Photos)

March 22, 2019
Asked By:Noemi2012 in Houston, TX

I’m not sure that there has been much change in healing and appearance. I’ve tried a few lymphatic massages with ultrasound, which are expensive and there is no proof that they actually work. Every area where there was lipo done (including arms) feels like my skin is tearing and burns when I stretch. All the areas are still hard and lumpy. Is all this still normal this far out? My MD says to give it more time but is there anything that will prevent me from looking like this permanently?

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March 27, 2019

Answer: Post Lipo - Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, RF (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish, InMode Forma), Cellutone/Z Wave/Evive​

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 27, 2019

Answer: Post Lipo - Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, RF (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish, InMode Forma), Cellutone/Z Wave/Evive​

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 17, 2019

Answer: Minimal change after liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, and arms at 6 and 13 weeks post-op, do I just need more time?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Minimal change after liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, and arms at 6 and 13 weeks post-op, do I just need more time?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2019

Answer: Liposuction results

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2019

Answer: Liposuction results

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March 27, 2019

Answer: Liposuction Recovery

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Answer: Liposuction Recovery

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March 30, 2019

Answer: Minimal change after liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, and arms at 6 and 13 weeks post-op, do I just need more time? (Photos)

March 30, 2019

Answer: Minimal change after liposuction on the abdomen, flanks, and arms at 6 and 13 weeks post-op, do I just need more time? (Photos)

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