I had smart lipo done about 1 1/2 years ago,and then the same Dr. did a "touch up" to correct the problems about 1 year ago. Currently there are 2 large indentations on my lower abbdoman and the apperence is far from flat. At Dr's request I did skintight and cupping treatments neither made any improvement the problem.Can you tell me what caused this, and how it can be corrected? Please help, I dont know what to do.
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With any form of liposuction, and Smart lipo is a popular one, the amount of fat to be reduced depends on the area and desired contour, and you are right, liposuction will often require more than 1000cc for a great result. The volume is not the key to the result, only the final contour. If your...
After liposuction, it is always a good idea to wear sometight compression for at least six weeks. This helps decrease the swelling faster and help retrain to skin to tighten up over time. However, it is almost impossible to wear tight compression 24h a day. Taking a break for a...
While 300cc's may not seem like a lot of fat, but in someone who is "athletic and toned" as you describe yourself, it can be significant. This is essentially the size of a small grapefruit. Liposuction is best as a contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure, so losing...