I recently had lipo and BBL. I can't get in contact with my doctor. I was initially told that I had lipo bruises but these look like burns. What should I be doing to treat these?
Answer: Burns or Lipo Bruises? How do I treat these? Thank you for your pictures and questions. The fact that you "can't get in contact" with your doctor tells me one thing......you chose the wrong doctor. The appearance in the photos is very concerning and also tells me that in choosing your doctor, you probably did not choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I suggest you find a local plastic surgeon who is board certified to evaluate these areas of concern and discuss how to properly treat them. Unfortunately, the damage may already be done and the best you might be able to do is care for them and hope they heal the best they can. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Burns or Lipo Bruises? How do I treat these? Thank you for your pictures and questions. The fact that you "can't get in contact" with your doctor tells me one thing......you chose the wrong doctor. The appearance in the photos is very concerning and also tells me that in choosing your doctor, you probably did not choose a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I suggest you find a local plastic surgeon who is board certified to evaluate these areas of concern and discuss how to properly treat them. Unfortunately, the damage may already be done and the best you might be able to do is care for them and hope they heal the best they can. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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January 5, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Recovery mrsnewboody2014. I appreciate your concern, however it is difficult to evaluate your particular situation without physical examination. I recommend immediate follow up with your plastic surgeon and if he or she is out of town, insist on seeing another plastic surgeon who is providing coverage. Good luck.
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January 5, 2019
Answer: Liposuction Recovery mrsnewboody2014. I appreciate your concern, however it is difficult to evaluate your particular situation without physical examination. I recommend immediate follow up with your plastic surgeon and if he or she is out of town, insist on seeing another plastic surgeon who is providing coverage. Good luck.
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Answer: Liposuction and skin injury Hello,
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Answer: Liposuction and skin injury Hello,
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January 5, 2019
Answer: Burns or liposuction bruises! More information about your procedure would be helpful. However your photos show reason for concern. You appear to have skin burns from some form energy based liposuction, obviously performed incorrectly. If your doctor fails to respond to your communication attempts, I suggest you be seen by a board certified plastic surgeon in your town sooner rather than later. I would also consider you report to your state board of medicine about being “abandoned” by you doctor with your inability to make contact. If this procedure was performed outside of the country, let this be a lesson for others.
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January 5, 2019
Answer: Burns or liposuction bruises! More information about your procedure would be helpful. However your photos show reason for concern. You appear to have skin burns from some form energy based liposuction, obviously performed incorrectly. If your doctor fails to respond to your communication attempts, I suggest you be seen by a board certified plastic surgeon in your town sooner rather than later. I would also consider you report to your state board of medicine about being “abandoned” by you doctor with your inability to make contact. If this procedure was performed outside of the country, let this be a lesson for others.
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January 5, 2019
Answer: Liposuction wounds You must be really worried. The injuries are significant. The cause can be burns if done by laser or vaser suction or other energy based suction. It could be lack of blood supply. If you are a smoker, stop immediately. If diabetic be sure your sugars are controlled. Finally see your surgeon immediately. Hyperbaric oxygen may reduce the damage and scar. If you cannot contact your doctor, go to an emergency room. I hope you recover quickly
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January 5, 2019
Answer: Liposuction wounds You must be really worried. The injuries are significant. The cause can be burns if done by laser or vaser suction or other energy based suction. It could be lack of blood supply. If you are a smoker, stop immediately. If diabetic be sure your sugars are controlled. Finally see your surgeon immediately. Hyperbaric oxygen may reduce the damage and scar. If you cannot contact your doctor, go to an emergency room. I hope you recover quickly
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