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There's no reason to take this supplement in anticipation of liposuction. Clear any oral medication even over-the-counter with your surgeon.
There is no evidence that supplements influence recovery from liposuction. If you want the fastest recovery, consult a dermatologic surgeon who performs tumescent liposuction, for quick recovery - you can be back to work ( desk job) in 3 days.
Because of the sizable amount of connective tissue the area that was treated is prone to contour issues. Short of retreatment I'm not really certain there's much of a solution to the problem. Whether or not retreatment would be a possibility requires physical examination.
There are some topical creams which are believed to help relieve swelling and bruising such as Arnica and Bromelain. Before using any topical creams, please have them checked by your plastic surgeon to make sure they are safe to use on the size of area you are planning to cover. Pain relief is...
You are still very early in the recovery stage. There are sometimes bumps and indentations that appear after surgery that resolve over a period of 4-6 weeks.As mentioned, adjust your compression garment and follow the area over time. If it persists as a contour irregularity at 6 weeks, I would...
Thank you for your question. I do recommend that my patients use topical scar preparations (including silicone sheeting products) for at least the first six months following their surgical procedure. With that said, silicone sheeting might now be as effective on your incisions that are a...
To answer your question, I have never used drains for any liposuction procedure and feel that compression garments suffice to aid in recovery. I also choose to hide my incisions to the degree possible in areas that will not show or show minimally and keep them as small as possible. Leaving a d...
Almost all seromas resulting from liposuction involve the ancillary use of a laser or ultrasound. Treatment by sequential aspiration generally solves the problem.