Hi, I tested + for Covid may 19th and I have lipo revision with fat transfer scheduled may 26th. The clinic is asking me to to a pcr test and if neg they would go ahead. I'm nervous as I have read elective surgeries should wait 6-8 weeks after Covid infection. Is this surgery less invasive so doesn't count?
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I would go back to your surgeon and be examined. You may have a seroma, a small sack of fluid, which would need to be drained or possibly removed. Or, you may have some residual fat.
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Dear Sunflowerforyou,
I would have to examine you but it appears that this is a contour irregularity after liposuction. This happens often when areas the undergo liposuction are not feathered appropriately.
The good news is that it can be fixed and I have done so with good results before. While...
