I had liposcution on tuesday. For my hip area thighs (outter and inner) i now have really sharp chest pains. Im seeing my surgeon on monday but i fly home the following day and im scared. I mean what is wrong with me. Tje sharp chest pain is the worst thing. I cant even eat properly without my chest giving me these sharp knife stabbing pains. Ne help?
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Thank you for asking about your liposuction.What you are doing sounds fine. It is possible the first garment didn't fit symmetrically and was looser on the side where you swelled up.
Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes - Elizabeth Morgan MD PHD FACS
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.What you describe can be quite normal after an extensive liposuction. Cold weather tends to make any muscle and surgical pain worse. Ask your surgeon about stretches that you can do to loosen up the tissues. I assume you are wearing compression...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction recovery.There is no research to show what really helps after liposuction. So you can ask your own surgeon what s/he recommends or try massage of your own - anything from a rolling pin to a hand-held massager can work. Or a professional massage. The...
