I has lipo on my upper and lower abs, sides, flanks and upper /lower bra rolls. Is that atypical amount? After three weeks I'm still numb on most of the back and hips. Does that mean significant swelling is present. I haven't lost a dress size yet after three weeks. Nervous that I went through this for little result. My came recommended and is affililiate with Elite a Body in Beverly Hills.
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Hello there and thank you for your question. Typically liposuction of the areas that you've described can allow the surgeon to harvest approximately 1.5-2 L of aspirate. Unfortunately not all of that aspirate is fat. The fat has to be prepared for reinjection into the buttocks. So 600 mL...
Coumadin must be discontinued if you are to have liposuction or any surgery to prevent a bleeding complication. It would be best to discuss your medical situation fully with your physician and decide whether you should take the risk.
You appear to be an excellent candidate for liposuction of the mons pubis ( and possibly fat grafting to the depression). Review with a boar-certified plastic surgeon in person for best advice. Cost may be around $4-6,000. Below is a photo of a patient who had liposuction of the...