I am 6 days post op. I had no bruising but I did have swelling. Surgeon told me not to wear the Faja for 3 days and now that I've been wearing it, it is unbearable. I have actually started bruising... I barely talk cause it is hard to breathe, I can't sleep with it, it cuts into my ribs and when I take it off my ribs are sooo sore. What do I do? I won't be seeing my surgeon till Thursday.
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Generally, I recommend for patients to be as close to ideal body weight as possible prior to liposuction. You should be able to maintain your diet during and after your procedure. Keep in mind that an adequate amount of protein is needed for optimal healing. I suggest a formal consultation with...
Some doctors require this testing as we do in our office for the staff/OR as part of our standard protocol. I suggest full testing prior to liposuction. I treat many HIV positive patients without any concerns. It does not effect the outcome or the treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
Smart Lipo is good for stubborn areas of fat, but lacks body contouring and shaping. For best results, I recommend a hi-definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, if there is skin laxity. I use VASER HI-DEF with ThermiRF, Renuvion (J P...
