I had tumescent liposuction done under oral sedation only. I told the doctor I had very low tolerance to pain; he told me the 4 pills he would give me (2 valium & 2 narco (? - spelling)) would be sufficient. I asked if more oral sedation could be given during surgery if needed & he said yes (he gave me 2 more valium during surgery which did not help). I was told 7 liters of fat would be taken (stomach); only 1 liter was taken. He stopped the procedure because I was in too much pain.
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Surgeons almost always use tumescent liposuction for safety and much less bleeding. You can get great results with just tumescent liposuction. The power assistance or Vaser assistance is just to help diminish fatigue for the surgeon. A skilled surgeon can use several techniques.
Hello. Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. Pain and swelling varies from patient to patient. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Please follow up with your surgeon for a personal examination.
Each patient's pain and experience will vary and each Doctor will have their preferred technique. I do recommend following up with your Doctor about after care recommendations. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic ...
