I have a fold in my skin after lipo. It was present day 1 post op and i was told that wearing my board and pulling my skin up Would help. I’m 7 weeks post op and it’s still there. I’m frustrated and don’t know what to do. I wear boards and faja 23 hours a day. I take no brakes. I have had lymphatic drainage massages and have no fibrosis or hard spots. I have done everything right and I’m so disappointed. I can never comfortable show my stomach. What can i do? Is there hope?
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Hi! Thanks for the question. While some areas of liposuction can be done at the same (though, under eye bags are not an area that can be addressed with liposuction), and it is very common for multiple areas to be done, it depends on how much fat you have to get rid of. Most surgeons will only...
Hello angelinelovelace,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Swelling, bruising and pain during the first 3-7 days after liposuction are significant, and most patients will have difficulties moving around, in general. However, your surgeon will prescribed analgesics to handle any pain th...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
