I'm 6 weeks post op after lipo. I'm not happy. I still have swelling & tightening above my navel and sides. (Photo)

Hard lumps after liposuction are typically areas of fibrosis (scarring) that result from the trauma to the tissue.  I tell all of my patients to "expect" this after liposuction for several months.I have my patients use a rolling pin (yes a rolling pin) to roll over the areas with the fibrosis ...

I would call the plastic surgeon who will be performing your surgery to determine these items.  There is no uniform standard here with regard to labs, etc.  A complete history and physical needs to be performed, but lab work and other workup will be based upon risk factors and surgeon or ane...

Pain can be variable for patients who have had liposuction. If necessary, this pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications and neurontin. If it persists, I recommend following up with your Doctor. It can take 3-6 months for final results with liposuction. I suggest lymphatic massage,...

Your arm skin has striae, suggesting the skin has lost elasticity and will not retract after lipo.  I would recommend very conservative liposuction to avoid the appearance of saggy skin after the procedure. 

Thanks for the question and posting photos!  Yes it is possible to get liposuction of the buttocks but it is an unusual patient request in my experience (most patients want the opposite!). One must be careful, however, because overly aggressive liposuction and in the wrong areas can make...