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Because the effects of gravity on the movement of fluid within the tissues liposuction of the legs can be much more problematic is most patients spent time standing during the day. Compressive garments help but elevation of the limb is the best way to address the swelling.
Swelling after liposuction is the norm, and not the exception. Ask your operating surgeon about the use of a compression garment to help with the swelling. The TED stockings will help some but a mid shaper thigh compression garment will help more. Good luck!
It sounds like you don't have compression on the area that was suctioned. You need more than TED stockings. You need a compression garment that goes all the way to your groin.
When my patients have liposuction to their thighs, I have them wear a compression garment , like a bike short, girdle, legging, etc. The length of the garment is dependant on how far down the thighs that are liposuctioned.
Thank you for your question.Facial Liposuction is usually not preferred in your situation as the long term results are disappointing. You may explore Buccal Fat Pad excision further as this works quite well in selected situations.All The Best.
Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. It is better to judge the outcome of liposuction by your shape and contour. However, many of our patients are educated on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle which can lead to weight loss. Most of our patients loss weight because of the education and...
Every doctor has their own recommendations on post-op garments. In my practice, I have my patients wear a compression garments for at least 6 weeks if not longer. This helps the skin to adhere back down to the tissue and also helps with swelling.
Plastic surgeons often have preferences for different post op instructions based on training and experience. For example after 3 days, my patients are instructed to discard the foam dressing and just wear the elastic garment. My personal opinion is that the first garment should...
There are a number of techniques you can use to stretch out a belly button after revision for contracture.Before any device is placed in the belly button to stretch it out, it must be completely healed. You should also have approval of your surgeon. Gauged ear rings, from the tattoo/piercing...
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