I had a brachioplasty and have remaining fat in my forearms that I want to get rid of to improve contour and the proportion between my upper and lower arms. I've been told during in person evaluations that I have the necessary skin elasticity for the procedure, but have gotten different answers about whether it can be done w/ only local anesthesia. I understand that forearm lipo is uncommon and has some risks, but my question is really about the safety/ practicality of in-office lipo. Thank you.
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For safety's safe, with some exceptions, we use 4% lidocaine in our office because people tend to put too much on and lidocaine can be toxic to the heart. If you need extra-strong numbing cream, you need to discuss it with your doctor because it is by prescription only.
It is very common for swelling to vary from one side to another. Unfortunately, it just takes patience in order to see the final results from liposuction. By the end of the first month, I can usually start to see some nice results, but it takes 4-6 months to really have a...
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