If I had surgery in June, would the bruising be gone by the end of July? I'm going on vacation to Cancun and I'm concerned I won't have enough time to heal before I leave. Or would Cellifina be a better option? I have cellulite and I want it removed, so I can feel comfortable in a bathing suit.
Answer: Recovery Time After Lipo of Inner and Outer Thighs Liposuction is generally not a very painful procedure after the first 48 hours. Recovery will vary based upon the amount of liposuctioned fat. The result will depend upon that amount as well as the skill with which it is removed to maintain a smooth contour. Some patients are back to work after 1 week, while some patients have pain for 2 weeks or so. Swelling and bruising normally resolves within two weeks, but swelling can last as long as six months. Every patient is different, and every surgery is different. The goal of liposuction is to remove fat in those areas which accumulate despite diet and exercise, thus recalibrating the fat stores in a more favorable fashion. There are several ways to address cellulite depending upon depth of cellulite, location, elasticity of overall skin envelope, and subcutaneous fat layer. Liposuction can be coupled with InMode RFAL for skin tightening. Cellulite can be improved, but will not be removed. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Recovery Time After Lipo of Inner and Outer Thighs Liposuction is generally not a very painful procedure after the first 48 hours. Recovery will vary based upon the amount of liposuctioned fat. The result will depend upon that amount as well as the skill with which it is removed to maintain a smooth contour. Some patients are back to work after 1 week, while some patients have pain for 2 weeks or so. Swelling and bruising normally resolves within two weeks, but swelling can last as long as six months. Every patient is different, and every surgery is different. The goal of liposuction is to remove fat in those areas which accumulate despite diet and exercise, thus recalibrating the fat stores in a more favorable fashion. There are several ways to address cellulite depending upon depth of cellulite, location, elasticity of overall skin envelope, and subcutaneous fat layer. Liposuction can be coupled with InMode RFAL for skin tightening. Cellulite can be improved, but will not be removed. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Bruising from tumescent lipo under local is usually gone in 1 week Recovery is faster and bruising much less when you get lipo under tum. local. At a month post op you should see a big improvement.
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Answer: Bruising from tumescent lipo under local is usually gone in 1 week Recovery is faster and bruising much less when you get lipo under tum. local. At a month post op you should see a big improvement.
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June 16, 2017
Answer: Liposuction: approximate recovery time after liposuction to the inner and outer time. hello Rose_1 Most swelling and bruising will heal in the first 2 weeks, but can persist for up to 6-8 weeks.#cellulite #liposuction
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June 16, 2017
Answer: Liposuction: approximate recovery time after liposuction to the inner and outer time. hello Rose_1 Most swelling and bruising will heal in the first 2 weeks, but can persist for up to 6-8 weeks.#cellulite #liposuction
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Your recovery after liposuction Hi Rose,Thank you for your question. Typically, depending on the technique used by the surgeon, there is mild to moderate bruising. Especially is the tumescent technique is used. Bruising is usually gone within 3 weeks and the initial swelling is down. With that said, it usually takes anywhere from 6-12 months for final results to be seen. Usually within 3-4 weeks patients are healed enough to be comfortable to wear a bathing suit. Please be sure you consult with a board-certified doctor when selecting your surgeon.
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Your recovery after liposuction Hi Rose,Thank you for your question. Typically, depending on the technique used by the surgeon, there is mild to moderate bruising. Especially is the tumescent technique is used. Bruising is usually gone within 3 weeks and the initial swelling is down. With that said, it usually takes anywhere from 6-12 months for final results to be seen. Usually within 3-4 weeks patients are healed enough to be comfortable to wear a bathing suit. Please be sure you consult with a board-certified doctor when selecting your surgeon.
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Lipo Recovery With my technique, patients return to the gym after 2-3 weeks of healing. Thigh bruising typically resolves 2-4 weeks depending on the extent of bruising. Final results usually take approximately 3 months, sometimes longer. You should be fine for Cancun in July if you have the procedure soon. Keep in mind that cellulite is not typically treated with liposuction, in fact, it can worsen the appearance in some situations.
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Lipo Recovery With my technique, patients return to the gym after 2-3 weeks of healing. Thigh bruising typically resolves 2-4 weeks depending on the extent of bruising. Final results usually take approximately 3 months, sometimes longer. You should be fine for Cancun in July if you have the procedure soon. Keep in mind that cellulite is not typically treated with liposuction, in fact, it can worsen the appearance in some situations.
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