I had liposuction done 8 weeks ago and have had pus draining from one of the cannula entrance sites. I saw my surgeon and he is treating it with antibiotics and I am packing it daily with iodoform gauze. The pus is no longer present but the tiny opening is still deep into my belly. The area is located just above my pubic hairline. Something has been said about a tract? Will this close up over time or require surgery?
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Dear Mandy,
Liposuction does not affect organs inside your abdomen. In its simplest form it will permenantly remove fat cells from above your muscle layer in your abdomen.
It is entirely possible to undergo localized liposuction using a combination of a local anesthetic with or without a little sedation. As long as a patient can tolerate a few local injections which sting for a few seconds, then they should be able to undergo the procedure without a problem...
Liposuction does not take the place of diet and exercise which are required to look your best and maintain your weight. After liposuction you experience a lot of swelling, which contributes to weight fluctuation in the beginning. In order to have the best results, it is good to have a...
