I have factor 5 lieden. Can i have smart lipo with this disorder and be comfortable about not getting a life threatening clot?

Face and neck lift would be a better procedure based upon the picture.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

You seem to be doing everything you can do following the SmartLipo procedure, and that is great. We encourage diet and exercise post procedure to help with toning and making sure we are doing the healthy lifestyle changes that are important.To help things along, many of us will recommend a...

The real issue is that you have leftover fat and are unhappy. The number of incisions and the length of the cannulas is irrelevant. Schedule a consultation with an experienced liposuction surgeon and get the remaining fat removed when you have completely healed.

Thank you for your question. The areas are the same but sometimes the doctors may refer to the site using different terminology. It is best to consult with your surgeon when deciding which area would best be treated for Smartlipo. Good luck in your treatment.

Thank you for posting a photo of the area of concern. It will take time for you to fully heal, please be patient with your results. You will notice a contour in your body; continue to wear your compression garment as this will help with swelling in the area. Follow up with your surgeon to make...

Your spinal cord is encased in bone. Spinal cord injuries produce paralysis. The word you are looking for is "lower back". Discomfort in this area is common after liposuction in this area due to friction over the muscles as the procedure is being conducted. This will improve over time and muscle...