I'm getting tumescent liposuction done in a month on both my lower and upper legs including around my calves and ankles. I'm extremely nervous about complications such as blood clots and embolism etc as I have done too much Googling. Will being in good health help decrease these risks or are these very real and common complications of this procedure? I am 29, weigh 125 pounds and not smoke. Thank you.
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Congratulations on your liposuction.Based on your before and after photos, you have received a great improvement in fat reduction. Hard and soft lump are not uncommon after liposuction. Please massage over the areas and follow your plastic surgeon's post-op instruction. The...
Seromas are a collection of fluid, usually plasma, lymph and liquefied fat cells that can accumulate after any procedure. They need to be drained, to allow the skin to "stick" back down. This is a simple office visit where a small needle is placed through a numb skin area to aspirate the fluid...
Hi, there. I can understand 6 hour travel time; however, I think you should follow-up with your plastic surgeon for your surgery, including aspiration of fluid. Your plastic surgeon performed surgery on you and "knows" your body. He should be qualified in managing...
