Smart Lipo

[Jmartini20]

I had Smart Lipo on my inner and outer thighs last week.  I have a Mirena IUD and haven't had a period in months.  Since I had this procedure I've been bleeding.  Could the laser have something to do with this?  When my Dr was doing my inner thighs, he got really close to my pubic bone and it did hurt when he pushed toward the bone.  If this is a reason for my sudden bleeding I need to know for how long should this continue.  Would this be like a regular period now?

Thank you for any information.  I have not seen this question anywhere.

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

Tanning will draw pigment into the scars that were made for the procedure.  Why risk more visibility of the scars.  Pain is a subjective symptom that is not uncommon with healing.  If this persists, you need to be examined by your physician.

[Howard Rosenberg, MD]

Irregular periods are frequent consequences of any form of trauma including surgery.  If the problem persists, then you need to be seen by your gynecologist to be sure nothing else is going on.  The liposuction per se did not cause the problem.

Tanning should be avoided soon after surgery to reduce the likelihood of excess pigment developing beneath the skin.

[Jmartini20]

Thank you for your help.  One more, what is the burning pain I feel in my incisions every once in a while?  I had 8 holes total and every once in a while I have this really bad burning in one or others.

How long do you think I should go without tanning?  Wearing this garment for weeks is a real pain and having a tan would be something nice to have right now....

Thank you again!

[Jmartini20]

I forgot to ask.  My Dr also told me I cannot tan for several weeks.  Can you tell me why this is?  I don't remember his response at the time...