I got smart lipo down 7 weeks ago. I wore my compression garment 24/7 for about 5 weeks and on and off for another week and now I’m not wearing it at all. I’m noticing a large lumpy area on my upper abdomen. For the past 3 mornings I’ve woken up with an intense feeling of burning in that area. I’m still receiving a massage once a week with cavitation but I only see and feel the scar tissue getting worse. Can this scar tissue stay permanently? And is this burning normal?
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February 25, 2018
Answer: See your doc
Calvin Jung, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
I don't think you were a very good candidate for Smartlipo. Smartlipo is a great technique but only for the correct patient. I would recommend you lose a moderate amount of weight and then get a consult for a TT where the muscle wall can be tightened (assuming you are not planning on having ...
Swelling can cause healing. The heat of the laser may have irritated the inner lining of your skin.
Wearing good compression, and daily walking will help decrease the swelling.
Talk to your provider about it. Consider gabapentin, a Medicine that helps with nerve pains.
Best. Dr Brecht
Seattle, Wa
Thanks for your question. I would encourage you to save your money and do not have just liposuction done on this area. It would be a waste. You will see very little improvement. The tummy tuck is really your best option, but you would need to try and lose a little weight first so that more...
