I had liposuction 10 years ago on my stomach and love handles. I've kept my weight in check but after 10 years my thighs have gotten a bit big. I'm not by any means large. I'm 38 5'7 148 lbs. I want to get a slight reduction in my thighs inner and outer as I feel the fat settles there the most. I was told this would happen if I got stomach lipo. My question is: Where will the fat go in 10 years now that I would have done my thighs, stomach and love handles? Also looking for a surgeon in NYC. Thank you!
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September 3, 2017
Answer: Considering thigh liposuction after having flanks and stomach done 10 years ago. Is it normal to do this?
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is completely normal to have increased swelling after an extensive operation such as a tummy tuck with the addition of liposuction. Your body is recovering from the trauma of surgery and the swelling can take weeks to months to resolve.
It...
Having bruising after liposuction is absolutely normal in the early post-operative period. It comes from blood pooling in the tissue after the fat is suctioned out. This is usually intense and can be deeply discolored early on, but then starts to fade as you heal and should be completely gone by...
The amount of liposuction performed is key when determining how involved the procedure is as well as the difficulty level of recovery. Liposuction amounts range from 20cc-8000cc. The procedure could be standing local anesthesia for tiny areas or a lengthier procedure lasting up to several hours...
