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Liposuction 5 years ago! Left out of shape. Could anyone fix it without making worse? What has to be done in My case? (Photos)

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liuboooJun 13, 2017

I ve placed this question before but have forgotten to write abt liposuction details - it was done 5 years ago. Did My buttocks go down? Can it be fixed with fat dissolving injections without lipo (or ll it create more wavy Legs)

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Thank you for your question. Without pictures of you before surgery, it can be hard to say what kind of results you are going to get. 1200 cc is a decent amount of fat removal but that amount can mean different things on different people depending on shape, body habitus, and fat distribution....

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Michele A. Shermak, MD

Yes, it is likely normal that the legs and ankles may be swollen after liposuction. You should elevate them when you can and eat a high protein, low salt diet. If the swelling is asymmetrical, that is concerning and you should seek medical attention. That could be the sign of a blood clot in ...

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Carolina Restrepo, MD

Thank you for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The later phase of healing ta...

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Jason Emer, MD

Yes, swelling is typical and can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy ...

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Frank Agullo, MD

It is too early to tell if your skin will flatten out well. There is still plenty of swelling and scarring. Wait at least to the three month mark and if the crease is still present in might be addressed with a mini tummy tuck. #StayBeautiful @RealDrWorldWide

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Yes, the skin can be itchy after liposuction as it heals. We give oral antihistamines and topical hydrocortisone. If it persists, I recommend following up with your Doctor. You may also swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and ly...

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