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Every surgeon is going to have their own preference for medications to be used after surgery. But I give my patients Percocet to be used for the first 4-5 days. After that, most patients only need some ibuprofen or advil. Expect to be sore for about 2-3 weeks, but you shouldn't need pain medication for that much time.
There are many pain medications that may be appropriate, and your surgeon should prescribe those for you.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and Brazilian buttlift procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Every Sourgen has a group of pain medication to use for after fat transfer. Consult with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Following a liposuction procedure, you will have an improved body contour and the results are permanent! However, maintaining regular physical activity and a healthy diet are necessary to ensure the best possible results.I am commonly asked "If I gain weight after surgery, will the fat go...
It sounds like your recovery is okay and the bruising is going away. Please follow your surgeon;s care instructions. If you're very worried, talk to them about it as they're more familiar with your specific situation.
I would ask your surgeon as he or she will be able to give the best advice based upon healing.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and Brazilian buttlift procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo...
"lipotuck" is a term coined by a local plastic surgeon in Houston that describes liposuction combined with a tummy tuck. (genius bit of marketing, kudos to the doctor). In truth, most plastic surgeons perform tummy tucks in combination with liposuction. Good luck and be safe...
Thanks for your question about length of time for recovery and "final results" after liposuction. As mentioned by Dr. Stoeckel, recovery is our body's natural process of healing after surgery. In my practice, years ago I brought a massage therapist into our office and this has probably made...
Feeling knots after liposuction is common and should go away with time but it takes patience. Typically swelling takes about 3 months to go down but the knots can take longer. Keep an eye on it and follow up with your surgeon if it doesn't resolve within a year. ac
