I had upper and lower ab lipo 2 weeks ago My lower Ab looks no better than before and now it's rock solid to touch I was hoping to get rid of the big pouch of fat I have always had, but made worse after csection but if anything it's worse Why is this so hard? I readlymphatic massage helps but my surgeon hasn't told me about this. I wear the compression garment 24hrs one day, next day while washed/dried I wear it 20 hours per day. now it looks like I've shelled out £3750 to look the same Help!
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Answer: Rock hard lower abdomen after liposuction, why?
Thank you for your query. It is unusual to find swelling that persist 6 months after liposuction. Use of compression garments therefore will not be very helpful 6 month after liposuction. You could try alternate non invasive methods for skin tightening as I don't feel that...
Hello, Thank you for your photos and explaining your current situation. It looks like a reaction not an infection. However, I suggest to contact your operating Surgeon so that he/she can evaluate you in person and properly diagnose you.We wish you the best of luck!
When we're re-doing the SAME area, I prefer to wait 6 months or more. If the second round is for another area, one has to wait only until recovered from the acute surgery typically 2-3 weeks for young healthy people is adequate in my experience. Be sure to ask your own surgeon about the nu...