I've had liposuction on my love handles, tummy area and fat grafting to my butt area, about 7 weeks ago. I am looking almost completely flat as I was skinny to begin with. My tummy is completely flat and I just have a little bit of swelling still on one side only but it's barely noticeable. Is it okay to drink alcohol now? I mean just one night really, and I drink very little, meaning a glass of vodka cranberry or 2 max.
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I encourage my patients to begin using ibuprofen if tolerated as soon as they feel the onset of discomfort after surgery.I typically recommend patients take 400 to 800 mg of ibuprofen every six hours.It is safe to take ibuprofen and narcotic pain medication at the same time.By using ibuprofen,...
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your liposuction.Pain like this is unusual 10 weeks after a pulsatile or traditional liposuction.Heat-based techniques (Vaser, Laser) can cause late pain.It is best to contact your surgeon t have him check to be sure all is well.
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Typically, the worst swelling is seen within the two first weeks after liposuction.From then on, the swelling gradually decreases for the next three to six months.When liposuction is applied correctly to a patient who is a good candidate, improvements should be seen immediately and only improve...
