I had liposuction on my inner/outer thighs, arms, abdomen about 3 weeks ago. About 2 weeks post-op I noticed that the swelling decreased considerably and I was seeing results. A few days later swelling increased significantly and has not subsided at the 3 week mark. I have been wearing my compression garment 24/7 this entire time, eating healthy, walking for an hour every night. Why is swelling getting worse now when it seemed to be getting better before?
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Marina and others have lovely arm vest garments for men and women having arm liposuction. I prefer these wonderful garments to ace wraps that are basically impossible to put on in any comfortable and productive manner. Marina makes the garments and they are great. ...
If your skin is lax and unable to contract, it is very likely you will be disappointed with liposuction. With a goal of wearing shorts skin laxity and even a scar makes a good result difficult to acheive.
From your photos, you should be a great candidate for liposuction, but the costs will vary from state to state and with individual surgeons. Just because it is in a doctors own OR, does not mean it is free. There are supplies, staffing, insurance etc. etc. that can add up. This is not a...