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How was your recovery from Liposuction?

By ReMaon 28 Aug 2009

i am a 37yo woman who has liposuction on flanks...now looking for tips on recovery by others who've already had liposuction. What was yours like? Lots of swelling, even 2 weeks later? Pain?

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Avin 3 Jan 2009
Its been 10days into my liposuction surgery on my Love handles, Abdomen and flanks. After 5 days or so, my swelling started to appear and I have swelled very fast. I'm getting a little concerned as my doctor advised me not to wear any compression garments and wonder if this is the reason. Will wearing a compression garment now help?
ChicagoGrl 28 Mar 2009
Please wear a compression garment. Every doctor I have spoken to asks their patient to wear a compression garment. I just had liposuction on my arms, belly, and inner thighs and my doctor has asked me to wear it for three weeks.
Lorilunn 9 May 2009
I am experiencing a severe amount of bruising I did not notice right at first. I had vaser lipo on inner and outer thighs and have been wearing a body garment since the surgery one week ago. Could the garment be causing the bruising? I'm wondering how it effected you?
naplesgirl 12 May 2009
I just had lipo on my outer thighs and a little on my stomach - my surgeon insists I don't need a compression garment - this worries me? Help
naplesgirl 14 May 2009
I just had lip on Mon May 11th - I see you posted in Jan - I wonder how you are doing, my Dr said not to wear a compression garment? Did you or did you not and how are you now? Thanks
amyruth13 (unregistered guest) 17 May 2009
I had surgery on my inner and outer thighs, under the butt, a little on the back, and on my sides above and around my hips. They took a total of 8 pounds, and put me in garments for 6 weeks. I would say if you are real worried get a second opinion, but I have never heard of lipo without needing the garment...
Stay Young 26 May 2009
Amyruth.. and others.. I would love to know an update on your surgery now. How are you and how many sizes did you go down? How long were you bruised(2-3 months)? Thanks for any info... Getting nervous about my own surgery..
tamaraitsmyname 9 Jul 2009
my docter told me to wear the garment for 4 weeks 24/7 . its 5 weeks now and i feel better with it on . im still wearing it.. shop online for the one you think best suits you.. do what you think is right for you. besides it cannot hurt to wear one
Devina 18 Jun 2009
I am so swollen and sore on the 6th day post op I CANNOT wear the garment if I wanted to. Ir aggravates the swelling and I cannot stand to have anything touch the abdomen area not even the bed sheet. The skin is also extremelly itchy which I have been prescribed cream and oral syrup for. My skin feels like it is going to split, also quite a lot of bruising. I hope this swelling goes down within days as I am now housebound. I have diverticuli and feel it may be part of the problem as the tylenol 3 made me constipated. This is corrected now and I am on antibiotics.
tamaraitsmyname 7 Jul 2009
you are constipated because of the drugs that where administered for your surgery and after pain meds ect. If your garment is too tight buy a new one .. i had to, serch for compression garments on the internet. you dont have to stick with the one you got from your docter. if you have the right size suit it feels better to have it on then off.Itching is a sign of healing take benadryl.give it 3 weeks for the sweling to go down , you will feel sore and tender for about another 2-6 months . liposuctions is a S -L -O- W healing process give it time.. all your symptoms seem normal
Devina 8 Jul 2009
I became constipated from the coedine in the tylenol 3's, this actually became the least of my problems. I went on another round of antibiotics due to the diverticuli flaring up and developed thrush mouth from them. The doctor prescribed percaset for pain and I had a reaction to it. Yes, I got a larger garment from the doctor when she had to make a house call as I was in such discomfort I couldn't drive. No, my healing is not normal!!! I just came from the doctor this morning and she said I am unusually hard and still swollen for it being done a month ago. I am on antibiotics AGAIN as she fears infection around the belly button. I went from the doctors straight to physio as I am now going everyday for the next 2 weeks for sonic wave therapy. The doctor says she only sees about one a year like me. I can tell you there is no way I will be back at the gym next week, my five weeks. It's all I can do to get to the grocery store and back without major discomfort. My tummy looks flat, hard and lumpy, sure it will get better but would I do this again.... NOT ON YOUR LIFE!!!!!
Angelica Arango 27 Jun 2009
I had lipo on my back, abdomen, hips, and thighs. The pain is terrible the first 5 days and so is the swelling but here where I live, Colombia, they URGE the patients to get post op massages (lymphatic), and THIS is what's molded my body and really really helped the swelling. They hurt terribly. All the women that are there when I go, including myself, end up in tears, but trust me, they are really worth it. I was operated 3 weeks ago and im 8 sizes smaller and 18 pounds lighter!!!!! I'm VERY happy. Go for the massages!!!!!
tros 24 Aug 2010
Hi I am almost 3 weeks out from full body lipo. I am scheduled for my first massage tomorrow. When you say lymphatic do you mean deep tissue? I can only imagine how bad this will hurt. How many and how often did you get them? I also had a reduction at the same time. I see some change in my upper body but I do not in my lower and am vary frustrated. I am willing to do what ever it takes to assure the best results. I wear my garments at least 8 hours a day and I have started walking. I will see the doctor Friday to see what if any other exercise I can do and when.
Jennifer L 5 Jul 2009
Hi i am 4 days post op and i did lipo on my back, abdomen, and flanks, I fainted the first time I took off the compression garment. It was horrible. I can tell the difference even though I am super swollen. Im happy with the results so far but I can wait for the pain to go away. Where can I get those massages here in Miami where I live? Thanks
Erika5181983 28 Aug 2009
I had smartLipo done on my abdomen and my doctor had me wear the compression garmet for 2 weeks after surgery. It is a tad bit uncomfortable when i slept with it on at night due to dleeping on my belly. But I had my sx on a tuesday and that Friday I was in Disney world walking around the park with my daughter without any problems. I had the compression garment on and it actually felt better with it on. I defintley recommend wearing the garment. It helps keep everything snug and tight. It will help you heal faster. Good Luck!
havingliposoon 11 Apr 2010
I'm 5 days post op from body jet lipo/laser and a brazilian butt lift (fat transfer). On day two, I looked amazing...then the swelling came. Pain also recurs in different areas that were treated in waves. The last few days, it's been my upper arms that hurt. A few days ago, it was my hips and thighs. From what I'm reading this alternating pain from one area to another is pretty normal. I wear my compression garments 24/7 and I think it does help, but also like the feeling of support. My pubic area is swollen and bruised. Hydrocodone doesn't seem to help with the pain very much. Getting comfortable to lay down is virtually impossible and changing positions in bed is pretty difficult too. Getting out of bed is a bit of an ordeal in the morning! I had my arms, upper/lower abs, lateral back and flanks done (love handles). To be honest, I've had little to no pain in my abdominal flank area. It's my arms and butt that hurt the most. Had I only had my midsection treated, my recovery thus far would've been a piece of cake and I can see why so many people are told they can go back to work in few days. But to do everything I did in one session? I just don't think it's possible. I'm taking 10 days off to recup from this and think I'll need every one of those days. Worth the pain? Absolutely. Even with compression garments on, clothes I haven't been able to wear are fitting me LOOSE in the areas that previously appeared unsightly.
Kate8802 30 Dec 2011
Havingliposoon, now that's it's been a year since your surgery how do you look?
sputnik 31 Dec 2011
Overall, I'm happy. But certain areas, despite exercise and diet have returned. I've had a touchup, but will need another. The areas that were problematic before still want to hang onto the fat. Beware... lipo isn't exactly a cure all.

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