It is three weeks after my I had Lipo on my inner thighs, outer thighs, knees, and banana roll. The PS said he also "lightly feathered" the cannula across my quadriceps. I am finally starting to feel like a human again and not just a giant, painful bruise. : ) My problem is that I have lost so much flexibility in my legs. I can't even bend my legs enough to sit cross-legged. My quads, hamstrings, and knees are TERRIBLY TIGHT. Can I start trying to stretch them out? Is this normal?
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Hi Brokemynose,Thanks for your question and photo. I would agree with your textbook photo. That is a great way to assess the fat. The answer depends on what you want and EXPECT to see after surgery. Lipo helps the skin shrink but exposed more underlying muscle which can look worse. Sometimes a...
Liposuction removes the fat under the skin. If you are overweight you will also have fat under the muscles, inside the abdomen. This fat can be reduced by weight loss only. Having toned abdominal muscles, by exercising, will also help. Flabby muscles will not give you a flat tummy. So...
When looking for a surgeon for something very specific, such as liposuction of the calves and ankles, it is important to find a doctor who routinely performs the procedure and who can show you before and after pictures of patients that they have operated on. These images will not only give you a...
