I had sleeve gastrectomy 7 wks ago. Lost 25LBS. Now 260lbs. I notice since sx my inner thighs are starting to sag a little. I was wondering if getting lipo now would help combat all the droopy skin I will have. I go to the gym and I'm toning my whole body. My skin has good elasticity so that is on my side. Goal weight is 170. I want it to help combat the fat loss I will have & to help contour my body in addition to my exercise regimen. Would like to get my back, flanks, abd, and inner thighs.
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This needs to be treated with fat or other filers such as radiesse, bellafill, voluma or perlane with subcision which breaks apart the scar beneith. you need a meticulous surgeon with experience in body contouring. Best, Dr. Emer.
Bruising of the liposuctioned areas is common. The coloring of the bruises ranges from black and blue to purple and then often fade to a yellow hue. The numbness and soreness you describe is also common at this stage of recovery and will gradually improve. Sometimes numbness can persist for s...