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Post-liposuction itching is common and is treated with skin moisturizer, Benadryl, and other similar medications. The compression garments are often made of polyester and irritate the skin. By wearing something cotton beneath the garment will help.
Itching after liposuction can be caused by many things. Commonly it is related to the garment from sweating, and from the incision healing.
Liposuction can cause mild nerve damage called neurapraxia.As the nerves regenerate and itching sensation can be felt.More than anything the most important thing to do is to not scratch your skin.If you have been scratching your skin and expect the itching to become worse. While Benadryl may help it also makes people awfully tired. Cold packs can be useful but please check with your plastic surgeon before any intervention.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
Liposuction involves removal of fat cells.Weight gain from pregnancy or any other cause causes fat cells to increase in size. This will effect the area treated less than other areas, which means that area that was treated with liposuction will not gain as much as other areas since there are less...
This is a question that merits your mother going back to her surgeon for careful evaluation. There's no second guessing online.
Body contouring/liposuction has evolved over the past years and is not just about fat reduction but more so about sculpting and defining. In patients who have smaller problem areas, you want an energy based device to help melt fat and tighten skin. as well, it helps to define and shape the...
Yes , if you have a poor diet and exercise after liposuction you can regain some in the area treated as well as in other areas. You body continues to want to hold fat. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hi there. It is becoming increasingly difficult to get procedures such as Buffalo Hump removal funded on the NHS even though it may well be symptomatic or having a functional impact. It may be worth asking your GP to apply for specialist funding - it is issued on a case by case basis - and also...
It takes a few weeks to feel and look better after liposuction. Swelling can be significant in some cases. I suggest talking to your physician about the type of surgery you are having done (local versus hi definition) and the type of downtime you would be suspecting. Best, Dr. Emer.
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