Hi , I am considering liposuction , to lower abdomen , inner/outer thighs and knees . The PS here says he stitches incisions . I have read leaving them open helps minimize swelling . Is stitching the incisions ok and is it reasonable to ask for them to be left open ? He has ASPS ISAPS ASAPS so seems to know what he is doing .
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June 30, 2013
Answer: If your doc stitches the lipo holes closed then you had better think twice.
Thank you for your question about your pain during liposuction.
What happened was quite predictable.
Liposuction of the abdomen and back is painful.
A lot of fat has to be removed for buttock injection.
Sedation is rarely enough to kill the pain....
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