Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I had liposuction on my thighs one month ago and I have one area the size of a quarter that seems to be very sensitive to the slightest touch. Nearby, there is an area that is more sensitive. How can this be and will it go away?

A: You should see your surgeon to evaluate your skin. Irregular distribution of hyper and hyposensitivity is not that unusual after any liposuction. Possibly this may occur at a greater prevalence with more superficial liposuction or laser-assisted or ultrasonic liposuction because of the additional heat delivered.

Q: Liposuction was done on my neck one month ago and I am very hard and tender in the area. Is this normal?

A: One month is just the beginning of your healing. Tightening will occur more and more. You may find some tenderness, more at some times and less at others. You should, however, see your surgeon to get the situation evaluated and be reassured that this is normal.

Q: I used to be in great shape before I gave birth. Now my abdomen always seems to have drank, not be, a six-pack. What happened and how can I help this? Should I have liposuction?

A: Without photographs it is difficult to determine the correct answer. You may have stretched out your connective tissue (rectus abdominus muscle fascia) to the point it won’t recover. An abdominoplasty may be the best treatment for you. Other people have a good muscle but have just gained too much fat above the muscle layer and need liposuction.

Q: Will my facial liposuction change my skin’s appearance long term?

A: There may be acute changes such as swelling, firmness, redness, bruising, change in the pores, depressions, elevations and other changes. Usually these are temporary but they can improve over four or more months. Try not to obsess initially and avoid looking every day (or several times per day). It takes time and looking too frequently and closely can only serve to drive you crazy.

Q: How can I minimize my swelling after liposuction?

A: Wear your compression garment. Avoid exercise initially and ask your surgeon when you may resume the activity. Try to sleep with your head elevated, not flat, and minimize the salt and alcohol intake.

Q: Can I have liposuction if I have a thyroid problem?

A: Hyperthyroidism could increase the heart rate and this in combination with the local anesthetic with adrenaline (epinephrine) can create more of the same problem. Your thyroid hormones, whether low or high, should be brought into a normal range prior to undergoing liposuction.

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