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It is not normal to have drainage this far after surgery. My suggestion is to have the fluid cultured and suggest to your surgeon to consider an ultrasound to the area to ensure there are no fluid collections. Otherwise, continue tight compression, begin a good exercise routine, and continue topical wound care. Best, Dr. Emer.
Fourteen days is longer than average for lipo drainage, but if there are no signs of infection, it is not problematic. If the area was very large, the drainage can last longer than if the area was small. Massage can also force additional fluid out of the tissues more than a week out.
As you are recovering from Smartlipo you willnotice a change in your body shape and may experience drainage, swelling andbruising. These are all normal side effects and will eventually subside. Followup with your surgeon to make sure you are healing properly. Good luck in yourrecovery!
Leaking after the first several days following liposuction is rare, but possible. This is usually more likely when excellent compression was not possible during the first 3 days after the procedure, for any number of reasons. Seromas (inflammatory fluid collections) are very rare after liposuction, yet also possible. I recommend going back to see your surgeon regarding these continued concerns that you are having.
Stroke and heart attack survivors are the only people who take plavix. You can't have lipo even if you stop the plavix. Too risky. Beauty isn't worth dying for.
The risk of blood clots within the blood vessels of your body is increased by any surgery. It is increased further if the surgery leaves you temporarily immobile or if it involves your legs. This elevated risk lasts about 6 weeks. While the risk is not high for liposuction and BBL done under...
You can expect to pay a premium for laser lipo because it carries higher overhead for the center that offers it. Whether it's worth paying more for laser lipo vs other types of lipo that do the same thing equally well is a question you have to answer yourself. However, there's a tendency for...