Currently on Clopidogrel (Plavix) as a blood thinner. Is it out of the question to consider Smart Lipo while on this medication?

The risk of blood clots within the blood vessels of your body is increased by any surgery. It is increased further if the surgery leaves you temporarily immobile or if it involves your legs. This elevated risk lasts about 6 weeks. While the risk is not high for liposuction and BBL done under...

You can expect to pay a premium for laser lipo because it carries higher overhead for the center that offers it. Whether it's worth paying more for laser lipo vs other types of lipo that do the same thing equally well is a question you have to answer yourself. However, there's a tendency for...

You should reach your ideal stable weight first before proceeding with any cosmetic surgical body contouring procedure. Being within a normal BMI range dramatically improves your surgical outcome and is safer for you as well. Smartlipo is not a form of weight loss and will not get you down to...

I have all my patients do compression after liposuction and Spanx is nice.  For 2 weeks I like a more tighter compression, but underneith I don't see any problems with this.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Some bleeding is normal but usually it's diluted. However, "soaked in blood" doesn't sound normal. You should see your surgeon asap just in case.

Liposuction, even with the laser, will not remove excessive skin. After bariatric surgery, most patients will need surgery, like tummy tucks and thigh lifts, to remove the excess skin and reshape their bodies. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your...