Liposuction Q & A

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How long will I experience discomfort and swelling after Liposuction?

I had Liposuction done on my upper/lower ab and love handles. I am 5 days post-procedure and I still have a good bit of discomfort and swelling. Is this normal, and how long does it usually take before the swelling goes...
Asked by lucyloo | 12 days ago | 7 Answers


Sagging skin and lump after Liposuction

I had my arms Liposuctioned almost 3 months ago. I had great elasticity before the procedure, so the doctor told me I was an excellent candidate. However, now I have some sagging skin on one arm, and while most of the lumps are gone, I still...
Asked by likklean cute | 8 days ago | 5 Answers

Is it normal to feel a burning sensation 5 weeks after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

I'm 5 weeks post op with Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Is it normal to feel like the inside of me is raw or burning? How long will it take it before it's safe to go without the compression garment on? Some days, when I feel as if the compression...
Asked by Tigdo | 33 days ago | 11 Answers

Should I have Liposuction to correct the broken suture from Tummy Tuck?

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 months ago, and the upper abdominal suture tore, leaving a lump on my upper stomach. Although I'm doing everything my doctor told me, should I consider having a second surgery to correct the problem? My doctor suggested...
Asked by worried in PR | 20 days ago | 12 Answers

Liposuction in a doctor's office?

My doctor’s office is medi-care certified and he said he could perform my liposuction there, instead of in a hospital. Is this...
Asked by larissa62, Glendale, CA | 34 days ago | 10 Answers

How long will it take for my body to return to normal after Liposuction?

I've had my abdomen, hips, and flanks liposuctioned close to 4 months ago. My abdomen has bulging lumps (mainly below belly button) and hardness. How long will it take for my body to return to normal and the lumps and hardness to...
Asked by Gianna | 26 days ago | 10 Answers

What can I do for nerve pain following liposuction?

I had lipo 22 days ago to my arms and upper/lower abs. Now that the numbness has worn off, I am having a really hard time with what seems like nerve pain. My skin feels like it has been severely burned. The arms are the worst and the...
Asked by SoSopainful | 61 days ago | 2 Answers

Should I wait for the usual weight gain before I have Liposuction done?

I usually gain 5 lbs in the winter and naturally lose it in the spring. If I want to get Liposuction done on my thighs, belly, and hips, should I get it after I gain the winter weight so the doctor can take out what he can see? I'm worried...
Asked by mimi-jelly | 14 days ago | 10 Answers

I have scar tissue on one hip. Is there a risk if I have Liposuction done?

I have scar tissue on one hip, right in the "saddlebag" area (a patch about 2.5" in diameter) from a bad fall back in my 20's. (It was much more noticeable when I was thinnner). I'm now in my 40's. What is the risk if I get...
Asked by catalytical | 14 days ago | 4 Answers

Which is best for butt bulges, Liposuction or Smart Lipo?

Is there anyone else out there who has a butt under their butt? Which procedure would be best for my problem, Liposuction or Smart Lipo? Please...
Asked by CaryL | 17 days ago | 6 Answers

Liposuction vs. SmartLipo - which procedure is better?

I have been to two doctors, one wants to do smart lipo and one is a plastic surgeon and saids smart lipo is not as good and performs only traditional liposuctions. How can I decide which is the best...
Asked by dscheffter | 59 days ago | 10 Answers


What can be done for chronic pain/numbness 2 years after Liposuction and Arm Lift?

I had some Liposuction done to my underarm, hip, and back area at the same time I had an arm lift.  When I woke in the recovery room, my left side from the waist to the foot was numb. That was 2 years ago. My left side is still numb...
Asked by Troubled | 26 days ago | 3 Answers

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