I had to have surgery to repair a breast implant that encapsulated in scar tissue. Doc said it was his fault and he put too many stitches. He was sorry and nice about it, so offered lipo on abdomen. I didn't have much to lipo and my belly button is getting worse. He did it through my belly button but says he can't fix it since he isn't a general surgeon. He initially said he would do it in his office then changed his mind and said I need anesthesia and to go to a bariatric surgeon. I want him to.
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With certain liposuction techniques, like ultrasound, the risk of developing fluid under the skin is higher. These are called seromas and it sounds like these were drained as you described. You should discuss this with your surgeon and get appropriate follow up. You may need additional...
If you did not have any fluid collections develop after liposuction, these areas are likely residual fatty deposits. Periodic pain months after is nothing out of the ordinary, and this should get better with time.
Bruising and swelling after liposuction can be significant and varies from patient to patient and surgery to surgery based upon areas suctioned and amount suctioned. I never perform the liposuction under local anesthesia, because I typically suction 5 liters. This is...
