I had liposuction 6 days ago on my tummy and hips. Just aout two inches above the right and left incisions at my bikini line for the tummy lipo, I have a sharp pain when I move, like a knife going into the exact place on each side (it is especially bad on the right). I would say it is severe pain, and I have a high tolerance. I am afraid that it is serious, and the doctor won´t diagnose it properly when I go to have the stiches out on the 7th day since surgery (perhaps because I won´t be able to explain well what is the pain). Is this sharp pain indicative or something serious?
Also, My right hip is higher and fatter than my left. I am clearly lopsidded. If my doctor tells me not to worry, that it will be symetrical in time, is that true? Will my hips even out in time?
My legs are very big, swollen (I understand this happens), but they wabble like jello. They are so ugly. I am so afraid that I will not look good without clothes on (and even with, since the hip lopsiddedness is so obvious). I was in such good shape, having been running for 20 years, until 2 years ago when a move and new job kept me from being able to run and exercise more than light walking. I am so afraid that I have made a mistake.
I am afraid I will look much worse than I did. And I am afraid that the knife pain is serious. Do I believe what my doctor will tell me? Any idea of what this sharp pain is? Normal or severe pain?
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January 2, 2019
Answer: Pain is normal after liposuction-especially the tummy. Believe in your Doc's advise!
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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Dear beauty01,
Congratulations on your decision to pursue a tummy tuck and your interest in enhancing your body contour further with liposuction on your sides and back. Your journey towards achieving your weight goal is commendable, and planning your surgical procedures to complement this...
Dear Marie-Pier,
Thank you for your question and for sharing your concerns regarding the persistent fat on the outside of your legs and buttocks. It's a common concern, and you're not alone in seeking solutions for those stubborn areas that seem resistant to diet and exercise.
At 19,...
Dear jojo_lip08,
Feeling sensations of poking or jabbing during tumescent liposuction can certainly catch you off guard, and it's natural to seek clarity on why this occurred. Tumescent liposuction, known for minimizing discomfort due to the tumescent solution—which includes an a...