Did you continue to see results 5 weeks after Smart Lipo?

By shelly62366 on 21 Dec 2008

I had Smart Lipo on my saddlebag area 5 weeks ago and I only see a little difference. My pants still fit snug and I am wondering, will I still see results on that area?

Comments (5)

gmoney69 7 Sep 2010

I had smart lipo 5 days ago in my back bra area, how long should I continue to see swelling??

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD 20 Aug 2010

Three months to see 90% of final results with smartlipo. The swelling has to resolve and the skin has to shrink up. Once the numbness and tenderness has resolved, you are getting pretty close to 90% recovered.

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Steven A. Schlosser 24 Dec 2008

Saddle bags or outer thighs tend to improve quickly so I hope you are beginning to see some results, and change in leg contour. The maximum Smart Lipo healing is generally seen at about 4 months post procedure, and you can see results improve until then. Skin tightening and return of normal skin sensations can take 4-6 months. If you are not happy with your final result at 6 months, speak to your doctor and ask him to touch up the area for you. Most will do this at no charge. For now, be patient as it's still early. There is still plenty of time for swelling to diminsh and improvement.

Alex Liu 23 Dec 2008

Being 5 weeks out is still quite early. Swelling is still quite evident in most people at this stage of the recovery period. There should be some bulk reduction in the fat that is noticeable by now which sounds like what you might be noticing already. The final results are not seen until about 4-6 months out with the skin continuing to tighten up to 6 months. So rest assured that your results will probably still continue to get better and that you are still a whiles away from your final result. Good Luck!

jcervone 23 Dec 2008

Shelly, The skin tightening effects of Smart -Lipo have many months to develop. In fact, depending on your age, skin tightening can continue for up to six months and beyond. There may be some residual puffiness or edema to the area which should improve over time especially if mechanical suction was used with the procedure. A low carbohydrate diet along with aerobic (low impact) excercise may be appropriate for you at this point as well. Contact your surgeon if you have persistent swelling or any discomfort. J Cervone, MD Concierge SkinCare West Orange, New Jersey