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Dear lidyasmakeover,yes, you can but make sure that you are fully healed. I would suggest you to wait for at least 6 weeks. But every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Lack of cleanliness, and hot temperatures of the sauna can expose you to burns if you lack sensitivity and to infection if your incisions have not healed. I generally ask patients to avoid public bathing options for at least six weeks. Ask the plastic surgeon who performs your BBL for advice as he or she will know how your scar tissue is healing. I do not think plastic surgeons have embraced sauna therapy as a treatment for scars.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question.Every plastic surgery office has their own set of pre and post operative instructions that they recommend their patients follow. I encourage you to refer back to these instructions. If there are no specifics related to activity, following up with your surgeon's office via phone or during a routine visit, can help you get all your questions answered.
You will lose 50% or so of the fat that is transferred. Some patients retain more and some retain less.
Thank you for your picture and questions. Without further details about your procedure it can be hard to give specific advice. That should come from your surgeon after an exam. I am concerned that you have an ongoing infection that is somewhat sub-clinical. Meaning that it does not appear with...
The compression garment varies with the plastic surgeon. I do not recommend a garment or faja that is extremely tight over the buttocks. I typically ask patients to use adjustable garments with multiple bands so that tension can be adjusted and the areas of liposuction are less likely to get...
For the manner in which I perform tumescent liposuction, the nipple ring could be left in place.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Good idea to stay in a recovery house. Obtain approval for the flight back and post-operative instructions from your plastic surgeon. He/she will tell you how long you need to stay at the recovery house based upon your surgery and recovery. Often I provide my patients with a note to the air...
You should probably wait at least 3 months, but this is dependent upon a number of variables.Kenneth Hughes, MD
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