How you clear drain lines? I had liposuction 5 days ago and my drains seem to be clogged up. I've tried milking them (photo)

My first question would be to determine what caused this. Have you had it a long time? What caused it? There are some conditions, such as taking high dose steriods for certain medical conditions that can cause this hump. I would get an imaging study to confirm it's fatty tissue,...

I recommend following up with your Doctor about their protocol regarding compression and making sure your garment fits correctly. I have my patients wear compression for 3-6 weeks straight then overnight for 3-6 months after their procedure. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding...

Abdominal etching is done with liposuction to define certain desired anatomic landmarks such as abdominal inscription bands in the rectus muscle which give the abdominal muscles more anatomic definition.

Trauma to the skin can trigger a HSV-1 (cold sores) outbreak. Discuss your herpes concern with your plastic surgeon, as he/she may want to prescribe an oral anti-viral medication prior to and after surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Great results are accomplished with a practitioner who has skills, expertise and good technique. I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination ...