I had tumescent lipo on my back and lower abdomen about 9 weeks ago. I'm sooo happy with the amount of fat removed...but I'm still pursuing a better contour. My physician did discuss the possibility of having a tummy tuck...but is there anything I can do to improve my lose skin and improve my contour? Are there any less invasive treatments that will at least help? Thanks!
Answer: Maximizing results after liposuction Liposuction is a great procedure for the removal of fat in a localized area. There are several things that can make your final results so much better.The key thing is to follow your doctor recommendations, wear compression garments for at least 2 week, be as active as you feel comfortable after few days after surgery and consider additional treatments to tighten and tone the skin afterwards (e.g. BodyFX, Forma plus).I hope that helps
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Answer: Maximizing results after liposuction Liposuction is a great procedure for the removal of fat in a localized area. There are several things that can make your final results so much better.The key thing is to follow your doctor recommendations, wear compression garments for at least 2 week, be as active as you feel comfortable after few days after surgery and consider additional treatments to tighten and tone the skin afterwards (e.g. BodyFX, Forma plus).I hope that helps
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Answer: Maximizing the lipo results Hi, Beauty_24. Thanks for your question and sharing photos. From your photos, you have gotten a good result. Since you are only 2 months post-op, your overall result may continue to improve for next 2-3 months. Meanwhile follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative recommendation. Massage over the area and maintain your pre-operative weight.
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Answer: Maximizing the lipo results Hi, Beauty_24. Thanks for your question and sharing photos. From your photos, you have gotten a good result. Since you are only 2 months post-op, your overall result may continue to improve for next 2-3 months. Meanwhile follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative recommendation. Massage over the area and maintain your pre-operative weight.
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Questions about Liposuction Thank you for sharing your photos and tumuscent liposuction questions. Congratulations on your decision to have surgery and great to hear you're so happy. Keeping in close contact with your plastic surgeon and continuing to follow their instructions for post operative healing is important. Also, be sure to wear your compression garment as long as your surgeon recommends. Aside from that an in person exam would be needed to determine the best course of action to address loose, hanging skin. I hope this is helpful.Brian S. Coan, MD, FACSRaleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Questions about Liposuction Thank you for sharing your photos and tumuscent liposuction questions. Congratulations on your decision to have surgery and great to hear you're so happy. Keeping in close contact with your plastic surgeon and continuing to follow their instructions for post operative healing is important. Also, be sure to wear your compression garment as long as your surgeon recommends. Aside from that an in person exam would be needed to determine the best course of action to address loose, hanging skin. I hope this is helpful.Brian S. Coan, MD, FACSRaleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Optimizing results after liposuction It will likely take a couple of more months to see the final result. Its possible your skin may tighten/retract a bit more on its own. Abdominal exercises and diet can certainly be of benefit in improving your shape, althought it wont tighten the skin. If you need skin tightening, then that usually means some sort of skin excision, whether a full or mini tummy tuck.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Optimizing results after liposuction It will likely take a couple of more months to see the final result. Its possible your skin may tighten/retract a bit more on its own. Abdominal exercises and diet can certainly be of benefit in improving your shape, althought it wont tighten the skin. If you need skin tightening, then that usually means some sort of skin excision, whether a full or mini tummy tuck.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Loose skin At 9 weeks you are still healing from the liposuction procedure. You need to give it several more months to settle. Unfortunately, the skin tightening machines do not work very well and if your skin is really loose then skin excision is often the best solution. Best of luck.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Loose skin At 9 weeks you are still healing from the liposuction procedure. You need to give it several more months to settle. Unfortunately, the skin tightening machines do not work very well and if your skin is really loose then skin excision is often the best solution. Best of luck.
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