I am a 17 year cancer survivor who had axillary lymph node dissection during staging. I have been told not to injure or get shots in the arm where the lymph nodes were removed.Is Liposuction of the back and sides an option for me? Is arm Liposuction or reduction an option for me?
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You are really talking about two things that are normal.
The feet do swell as a result of compression garments and retained fluid from surgery- this is normal and resolves over time. Keep the feet elevated to expedite resolution of swelling.
The hardness is called induration and is really...
I actually was the guinnea pig for my parner and it was very easy to go through. I have no real pain, just some bruised feeling and actually had very little bruising itself. There is the risk of loose skin so it is important that the person who is doing it know if you are a good candidate or not...
Every patient has a different pain tolerance, and the amount of pain greatly depends on how aggressive the liposuction procedure was. Overall, I would say this procedure is not extremely painful. Liposuction feels similar to the soreness you experience after an aggressive workout. I've never had...