I had liposuction 10 day ago, and I have been wearing a compression garment since. The skin around my abdomen is itchy and flaky, and today I found what looks to be new stretch marks. Are they stretch marks or are they irritation due to the compression garment?
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Post Liposuction Irregularities, Swelling, Stretch Marks - Velashape or Venus Legacy
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Angled distorted selfie views do not allow any reasonable assessment of your complaint. I had a patient who due to a medical condition had large buttocks from which I liposuctioned 11 liters of fat. That patient had more in 1 buttock than you have in 2. Although there may be some fat deposits to...
Due to thermal damage created by a laser or ultrasonically assisted liposuction pain can be considerably longer after the procedure. Was your liposuction assisted by other these modalities?
Dear Ms. Nette773,Thank you for your story, questions and photos. Unfortunately without a examination I can advise you in general terms, however I hope you will find them helpful.The ideal candidate is:1) weight: one who has achieved their ideal weight and optimally under a BMI of 25 or...