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What should I do or not do before Tumescent Liposuction to prevent the unwanted side effects? Eating, drinking? etc.

chloelattmanJun 17, 2016

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David Hansen, MD

I have my patients stop alcohol intake 5 days prior to lipo, botox, fillers etc.... since there is a chance of excess bruising from alcohol use as well as advil, or aspirin etc... They can usually drink a few days after lipo.

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Jason Emer, MD

It takes weeks to see the results of liposuction and swelling can last for months. Massage, RF treatments and hyperbaric oxygen will drastically reduce swelling. If you have post-operative concerns, I suggest speaking with your physician. you may need a VASER HI DEFINITION revision if you are...

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Jason Emer, MD

Medications are typically given to reduce pain and anxiety.  There is no "reason" that is necessary to have it, they just make the procedure more tolerable.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

A full tummy tuck with liposuction at the same time will certainly put you at a high risk for fluid under the tummy tuck skin (seroma). The literature is complete with this information. The science is the science. This is a risky combination. The incidence of seroma formation is about 16.0...

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

A full tummy tuck with liposuction at the same time will certainly put you at a high risk for fluid under the tummy tuck skin (seroma). The literature is complete with this information. The science is the science. This is a risky combination. The incidence of seroma formation is about 16.0...

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Jason Emer, MD

Its likely your heart rate was elevated from the pain.  130 bpm is not that fast, people go way higher when they do cardiovascular exercise.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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