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.
I'm sorry your postoperative experience has been so painful. Some discomfort following liposuction and fat grafting to the buttocks is normal and expected, but I wouldn't call what you've described a typical experience. As your doctor said, it's possible the inflammation associated with the...
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...