Albuquerque Liposuction doctors
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Michael S. Hopkins, MD
Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon
2207 San Pedro Drive Northeast , Albuquerque |
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William Loutfy, MD
Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon
5203 Juan Tabo NE 1C, Albuquerque |
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Neil T Chen, MD
Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon
3830 Masthead Street, NE, Albuquerque |
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Miguel Gallegos, MD
Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon
8004 Constitution Place NE, Albuquerque |
Recent Answers
I am 3 weeks post op tt and lipo. I have put on 15 lbs.Could this be because of swelling or because of not being able to exercise? I dont look like I put on weight but feel it when I try to put my old pants on.
If you have suddenly gained 15 lbs three weeks post op, it is not likely to be normal. You need to see your surgeon to make sure that there isn't something going on that can be treated.
If the weight gain occured right after surgery and has not gone away yet, it could well be swelling. Your doctor will be able to set your mind at ease.
I had abdominal/lovehandle liposuction two weeks ago and loved my results when I had my tape and compression garment taken off one week post op. My results have only been improving, however, today I looked under my garment and my stomach looks so bloated! It looks like I'm pregnant. Two days ago I had to take my compression garment off for two hours while the laundry was getting done. Could this be the reason? Is it possible that the fat came back?? thank you!
Swelling in the abdomen two weeks after liposuction can be very normal. Reasons can include:
- Routine swelling
- Removing the compression garment
- Increasing your activity level (or exercise)
- A pocket of trapped fluid (seroma)
- A pocket of blood (hematoma)
Check with your surgeon to make sure it is not something that needs to be treated, such as a seroma or hematoma.
It is not possible for the fat to come back in the areas treated with liposuction two weeks after surgery.
