I've been to every kind of doctor and specialist trying to figure out why my legs are swollen at the end of the day, especially if I wear tight pants (I'm a pilates instructor), wear heels, or go in the heat. I had liposuction on my thighs 4 years ago and my body has been messed up every since. My plastic surgeon says it has nothing to do with the surgery. I had cellulitis on my calf right before the surgery, I have raynaud's so also have poor circulation. Please help! I obsess about it!
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Answer: Properly executed liposuction will have no effect on limb lymphatic drainage.
Thanks for the question. I advise my patients stop drinking alcohol, coffee 5-7 days before their liposuction operation also you should stop taking any medications such as Aspirin and Vitamins. Therefore you should consult with your surgeon for a reminder form before surgery. I wish you all ...
Obviously it would be best for you to lose weight to a level that would be beneficial for your health. Liposuction can give patient satisfaction have a high BMI provided they understand the limitations of the procedure. Sometimes the psychological lift can be helpful in future weight loss.
Unfortunately, you have quite an overhanging apron and no amount of liposuction is going to give you a satisfactory result as you will be left with loose hanging skin that will be worse than what you started with. You do need a lipo-abdominoplasty which helps address both the excess fat as well...