I am 50 years old and I had liposuction with laser "smart lipo" in the inner knee, upper thigh, and the bra areas on November 18, 2014. I am extremely disappointed that ...there are no changes at all. In fact my upper inner thighs look worse then before. My plastic surgeon keeps taking pictures to compare from before and after each visit, but there are no changes at all, and he doesn't know why. and suggested to repeat the surgery again. FIRTS 6 ARE PREOP LAST 5 ARE 3 MONTH POSTOP THANK YOU FRAN
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SmartLipo is recognized as a figure
correction procedure that removes fat cells and restores skin elasticity. The procedure
promotes collagen creation, soothing and tightening the skin, making it appear
younger. However, healing can be different for different patients. The first post-surgery...
I have done smartlipo on many patients that are in your weight range...and they are some of my very happiest patients! It is important to set reasonable expectations. Also, smartlipo doesn't all have to be done at once! On my larger patients I will do upper and lower lipo, and then 6-8 weeks...
This is a very common concern among people who undergo liposuction, as there seems to be an enduring myth about fat "moving around" after liposuction. Once fat cells are removed via liposuction, they're gone, and the body doesn't compensate by adding weight to other areas. Localized weight gain...