I'm getting lipo on prett much my whole upper body and a bbl . How long should I wait before getting a belly button piercing or a tattoo. I'm 18 years old, btw.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: How long after liposuction should I wait to get a body piercing /tattoo?
"lipotuck" is a term coined by a local plastic surgeon in Houston that describes liposuction combined with a tummy tuck. (genius bit of marketing, kudos to the doctor). In truth, most plastic surgeons perform tummy tucks in combination with liposuction. Good luck and be safe...
Thanks for your question about length of time for recovery and "final results" after liposuction. As mentioned by Dr. Stoeckel, recovery is our body's natural process of healing after surgery. In my practice, years ago I brought a massage therapist into our office and this has probably made...
Feeling knots after liposuction is common and should go away with time but it takes patience. Typically swelling takes about 3 months to go down but the knots can take longer. Keep an eye on it and follow up with your surgeon if it doesn't resolve within a year. ac