I just got lipo 3 days ago ..I notice one of my incision there's no medical tape or stitches.. I'm scare it's going to get infected .. I put some neosporin and a gauze pad over it .. I email my doctor too n no response
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February 10, 2018
Answer: VASER Hi Definition Liposuction / Body Contouring with Fat Grafting
At this point, you are likely still swollen and may or may not have contour issues long term. You will need to give this area another few months to heal.
GreetingsThank you for your question, it's possible the inflammation associated with the postoperative swelling is responsible for the pain in your lower leg and foot. It seems more likely that the fat injection into the buttock has injured the nerve or some of its branches.
Thank you for this question. Plastic surgeons have different opinions about the length of time patients should wear compression garments, which explains why you get differing answers from the surgeons you've contacted. At my practice, I recommend that my patients wear compression garments for a...