I am one week out from my abdomen & flanks laser liposuction procedure. The results look great but I noticed that on my left side there is a super hard muscle which does not match my right side. It seems odd...should massage the muscle to relax it? Is this normal? When should I see both sides of my abdomen match.
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Irregular or Asymmetrical Results After Liposuction
Laser lipo machines made in the US are generally expensive and not available for home use. They need to be FDA approved and buying one for home use does not make sense from a safety perspective. You would be at risk for burns, lidocaine toxicity, etc.I would strongly recommend against a DIY...
I see no benefit and see potential harm, so my vote is no.Never apply external heat after surgery!After liposuction, your skin may be numb for quite a while from both medications used during surgery and from temporary (mild) nerve damage. Blood vessels also become erratic and can...
Congratulations! You just passed your first year of medical school.Yes, salt causes water retention.When I was in medical school, I overheard an attending physician tell another medical student one kidney is smarter than four doctors.Assuming your kidneys are in good working order, they...
