I am 11 days post op lipo and bbl. my concern is my whole torso feels hard, as if I am wearing a very stiff corset even when I'm nude. And when I stretch it feels as if my skin and muscles are pulling. I had aggressive lipo in DR. Is this fibrosis? Skin to muscle deformity?? What can I do to fix this? Will entomologie help?? I go to see my pop Wednesday, but I'm looking to put my mind at ease.
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Hardness at the treatment sites is normal after lipo
Liposuction by any method causes inflammation and swelling. In addition, it completely disrupts the lymphatic system for months in the areas treated. The lymphatic system is what your body uses to get rid of fluid. Massage pushes the fluid out of these areas and into areas where the lymphatic...
Dear Fiona2012,
In answer to your question, Laser
lipolysis is a two-step process. The
first step is laser liquification of adipose tissue. This can also be done with radio frequency
assisted energy. Following the
liquification you have free fatty acids and glycerol in the subcutaneous
space...
This is not totally uncommon result of liposuction but you should return to your surgeon to be sure there is no signs of infection. Usually this will resolve on its own and heal well. Best of luck!