Everything you should know about Liposuction and Tummy tuck
Q. What is the case where one does not see the slimming effect even after liposuction?
There are people who have a big muscle mass and
little fat mass even though
they think they gain weight.
However, there is a limit on fat that can be taken out for patients
whose
muscle mass is much higher than the fat mass.
Q. Is it possible to remove as much as fat patients want?
Doctor measures and estimates the cc of fat
that is safe to remove prior to the surgery and performs liposuction as measured.
that is safe to remove prior to the surgery and performs liposuction as measured.
Q. Can stretch marks and sagging skin appear after liposuction?
Stretch marks don’t appear after liposuction.
However, patients who are a bit older or
lack skin elasticity can experience some skin sagging.
lack skin elasticity can experience some skin sagging.
Thus, wearing a compression garment is highly recommended post-op.
Q. What is post-op care for liposuction?
After liposuction, there is an empty space left in the area
where the fat cells have been removed.
where the fat cells have been removed.
It is important to give pressure on that area to prevent lumpiness
or uneven skin surface.
or uneven skin surface.
That’s why a compression garment needs to be worn after liposuction
and light stretching is recommended as well.
and light stretching is recommended as well.
Q. In which case is tummy tuck recommended?
Tummy tuck is performed on cases in which the patient has abdominal fat
accompanied by sagging skin stretched due to pregnancy.
accompanied by sagging skin stretched due to pregnancy.
The most common cases are experienced by excessive sagging skin
after giving birth or due to a heavy diet.
after giving birth or due to a heavy diet.
Q. What are the post-op cautions for tummy tuck?
Scar treatment is very important after tummy tuck surgery
due to the incision being long and the possibility of keloid.
due to the incision being long and the possibility of keloid.
Scar care is started after 2-3 weeks post-op.
It’s recommended to put on a scar patch on the incision area and
keep it for 6 months for effective scar care.
keep it for 6 months for effective scar care.
Best,
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