Hi I am 5 days post op and was told not to wear a garment or anything with a seam for it can leave a permanent crease. All of my leggings and pants have inseams. Any suggestions?
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Answer: It sounds like perhaps you are not wearing a compression garment.
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...