I am a very active 37 year old mom of two. How soon can I resume boxing, running, kickboxing after having Smart Lipo on my saddlebags and possibly inner thighs?
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Treating the "banana roll" is not as simple as it seems. I think the banana roll is not a distinct accumulation of fat or a fat pocket. Rather I think it is a folding of skin caused from the weight of the buttock and somewhat loose skin.
This is the reason why I tend to see the banana roll in...
...after all, you had SmartLipo to shrink and tighten the skin. Allowing it to become swollen and stretched out by removing compression too soon, in my opinion, undoes the surgery. Wear the garment until you don't have noticeable swelling and your result will be much better.
Information about Smart and other Liposuction techniques Recovery
Here is the information I give my patients regarding the recovery process after liposuction including Smart Lipo:
As with all operations, pain and discomfort varies greatly from patient to patient. Generally,...