I am considering lipo vs. a tummy tuck w/ lipo. I have my consultation next week, and already spoke with the patient coordinator on the phone but want to go into the consultation next week as fully informed as possible. The patient coordinator told me that the downtime & recovery for liposuction vs. tummy tuck w/ lipo is almost identical. This is very different compared to everything I have read and heard. I was under the impression a tummy tuck would require way more recovery time.
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Thank you for your question. Typically swelling, sensation issues and skin retraction can take about 6-8 months to settle down completely. I would recommend gentle massage to the area and start coming out of your compression. If you are concerned about this you can follow up with your s...
Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with...
Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with...