I am now 5 weeks post BBL and yet the lipo areas (tummy and arms) are still extremely tender and sensitive to touch. My arms have the most pain. Getting dressed is very painful becaus of the th cloths rubbing against the skin. Is this normal?
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Answer: Pain after Liposuction--Contact your Doctor, add lymphatic massage, vanquish, exilis, venus legacy to after care
Heating the skin and subcutaneous tissue with electromagnetic energy is of dubious aesthetic benefit. Aggressive treatment allegedly causes deposition of collagen which implies significant thermal injury to the skin.
Surgical risk is certainly increased with any autoimmune disease, both from the disease itself and from any treatment you may be on. The key to lowering risk is to have good coordination between your medical and surgical doctors. In most cases procedures can be safely and effectively a...
With a BMI of 37.8, you would not be a good candidate for liposuction of the tummy. Recommend you schedule an exam with your PCP to discuss a weight reduction and exercise program. Medications causing weight gain should also be addressed.Kenneth Hughes, MD Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos A...
