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A member asked:
Is it possible for a doctor conducting a physical to tell if you've had a liposuction before?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Liposuction: Sometimes there can be characteristics but often it is very difficult.
Answered 1/26/2013
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Scars: If the physician is looking for it, there will be small scars that are the telltale sign of liposuction. But these incisions are very small and difficult to find.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: A doctor is a professional, and you will get a better result from you consultation if you are forthight. The doctor patient relationship is built on trust. If you don't trust your doctor to treat this information professionallyl, you might be better off with another doctor.
Answered 2/13/2013
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Often yes.: There may be telltale signs of previous liposuction surgery. Skin contour irregularities, slight changes in the quality of the skin and/or small scars may be telltale signs.
Answered 3/29/2013
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How long does it take before all the swelling is gone after chin liposuction? My doctor said i'd look normal again within 3 or 4 weeks. Does that mean all the swelling will be gone at that point?
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