My mother recently had liposuction in her love handles, tummy and highs. She also had a fat transfer and a tummy tuck. She has had on and off moderate fever after her surgery, which her surgeon says is normal. However, the area near her right drain became a red color yesterday so we went to the surgeon and he said her body might be rejecting the drain and that's what could be causing the fever. What do you think? Also, how is infection treated if that's what it is?
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Body contouring/liposuction has evolved over the past years and is not just about fat reduction but more so about sculpting and defining. In patients who have smaller problem areas, you want an energy based device to help melt fat and tighten skin. as well, it helps to define and shape the...
This is because
liposuction doesn’t just shrink fat cells. It permanently removes them from
problem areas. For most patients, weight gain occurs in different parts of the
body after the procedure and at a slower rate than before surgery. However, healthy
diet and exercise are a necessary part o...
Hi there. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get procedures such as Buffalo Hump removal funded on the NHS even though it may well be symptomatic or having a functional impact. It may be worth asking your GP to apply for specialist funding - it is issued on a case by case basis - and also...
