I naturally have big legs. I was overweight at 5'7 220lbs and after running and dieting, I've slimmed down a lot and now weigh 170lbs. Unfortunately my thighs and calves are still big. They are muscular but there's still a lot of fat in them too. No matter how much I run (usually 1 hour nonstop marathon running), my legs don't slim down. Is laser lipo a viable way to slim them down?
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Swelling after laser liposuction usually starts 2-3 days post procedure and peaks at about day 5. Everyone is different and some patients swell more than others (even worse than baseline in some cases). If swelling is not abating or getting worse, it is important to follow up with your d...
From your pictures, it appears that you are having a contact allergic reaction to adhesive. Topical steroid should be ok to use, but make sure to call your treating physician to verify. In general, itching after liposuction is related to swelling / healing process and can be treated with o...
Lawrence Broder, MD (license disciplinary actions) says:
Laser lipo usually involves insertion of a laser fiber into the fat layer. The heat from the laser melts fat and tightens skin. LED lights do not generate heat. They are typically used outside the body to try to get fat cells to shrink.
