stitch pain or a side abdominal cramp, post liposuction. Is this normal?

Thanks for your  question and photographs. Based on the pictures, it appears that you have significant bruising which is not surprising after liposuction.  However, the firmness that you are feeling on your inner thigh is  likely a hematoma which is a collection of blood. This is why you can le...

Thank you for your question. Based on the photos provided, it appears you are a candidate for upper arm liposuction, but I do not think it is a good idea to perform liposuction around the clavicle. It is not an area where women typically have excess fat, and from your photos, it does not look...

Thank you for your question. I typically require my patients to wear compression garments for 4 - 6 weeks following. Patients report that switching to a slightly smaller second stage garment after 3 - 4 weeks is more comfortable. Spanx is also an option to transition to. Please follow your...

Thank you for your question. I suggest wearing compression for 4 - 6 weeks following liposuction. You should discuss specific post - operative instructions including use of compression and level of physical activity with your plastic surgeon.

Thank you for your question. I believe it is best to follow your surgeon's specific post-operative instructions regarding use of compression garments and level of physical activity. I instruct my patients to avoid excessive heat in the early post - op period as this can potentially lead to...

Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear you are unhappy with your results. I would begin with daily massage of the affected areas. Radiofrequency based devices also have some benefit in correcting irregularities. The third option is performing additional liposuction with precision fat...