I had laser assisted lipo 2 days ago and the swelling is really bad. My chin and neck are huge! Is this normal? Dr injected a lidocaine solution, followed by a laser to melt the fat, then an extraction via a small cannula. Pics attached. Can anyone advise if this much swelling is usual? Thanks.
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Answer: Laser Liposuction Swelling and After Care--lymphatic massage, hyperbaric oxygen, venus legacy
Second time around there is typically an abundance of scar tissue that makes it more difficult for your plastic surgeon to remove fat. This can result in more pain. However, when operating a second time in these cases surgeons will use more laser energy to break down the fat than the first time....
Hello and thank you for your excellent question. You are a great candidate for fat reduction under the chin. There are a few considerations when choosing a technique. Laser liposuction will likely remove almost all of the fat and tighten the skin in one setting. It can be done with oral se...
Yes, it is often quite helpful as a revision alternative after a previous liposuction procedure, where irregularly clustered fat cells have been left behind.
Have also included a video that shows a laser liposuction procedure:
