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Liposuction Swelling - How Long Until It Goes Down? 26 answers

I had my saddlebags removed six weeks ago and one of them looks lumpy and looks like if I have something in there that moves. I also had liposuction...

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How Long After Liposuction is Pain and Swelling Normal? 17 answers

I had Liposuction done on my upper/lower ab and love handles. I am 5 days post-procedure and I still have a good bit of discomfort and swelling. Is...

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How to Get Rid of Pubic Swelling? 13 answers

I had Liposuccion on the stomach and pubic areas a year ago. Pubic still puffy and large. Asked the doctor and he said I should be patient. My pubic...

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How Long Before Liposuction Results Can Be Corrected? 11 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck, Breast augmentation, and Liposuction of the hips and outer thighs 4 weeks ago. I immediately noticed the results of the outer...

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Swelling 1 Month After Lipo 11 answers

Lipo One Month Ago on Flanks, Lower Abs and Outer Thighs Done. My Inner Thighs and Inner Knees Are Swollen. Normal? I month post lipo. Exercising...

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Lipo Incisions Look Inflamed - What Can I Do? 11 answers

4 weeks ago I had SmartLipo on abdomen & back with a total of 15 small incisions. Most healed nicely except for the 2 largest ones on each hipbone...

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4 Weeks Liposuction Post Op., Am I Still Swollen Or Are These My Final Results? 11 answers

I had lower abs, flanks and mons pubic liposuctioned 4 weeks 3 days ago. I had more results at 2 weeks then I do now. Is it possible to still be...

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Heat or Ice for Liposuction Swelling? 11 answers

Will Heat or Ice Help with the Lipo Swelling?

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Is It Normal to Have Extreme Swelling of Pubic Mound After Liposuction of the Lower Abdomen? 11 answers

I recently went through a brazilian butt lift, where my upper/lower abs, flanks and upper/lower back were lipsuctioned to get fat to transfer to my...

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Abdominal Lipo Waviness and Swelling Post-op 8 Weeks 10 answers

Hello, I am post 8 weeks surgery. I am 5'2" and 124lbs . I always had a belly as someone who is physically fit I was unable to have a flat...

110-129 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in abdomen after waviness

6 Days Post-op - No Results from Thigh Lipo. Is this Swelling? 10 answers

It's 6 dpo from outer thigh lipo under general anesthesia (no local used during procedure) and when I took my garment off today to shower, I...

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Lipo and Swelling 10 answers

I had Lipo on Tuesday and have been suprised at the pain. I had a TT in February and was at work in ten days,so I have a pretty high pain tolerance....

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Liposuction of Abdomen 3 1/2 Weeks Ago. Bloated and Defined Swelling. When Will I See Final Result? (photo) 10 answers

PAL liposuction of abdomen done by a PS 3 1/2 weeks ago (Nov 2011). My abdominal area looked like a "3" if you looked at me sideways. Had...

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Is Abdominal Bulge After Liposuction Normal? 9 answers

I had liposuction in my upper & lower abdomen, love handles, & lower back 2 months ago. Most of the discomfort is gone. About one month after...

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I Had 4.5 Litres of Fat Taken From my Thighs, How Long Will The Swelling and Lumps Last? 9 answers

How long will it be before i see a improvement

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How Long Until I See Pubic Liposuction Results 9 answers

Hi.. i am 2 weeks post op from having liposuction the mons pubis(200 cc) and abdomen and flanks (700 cc) combined. the first week i saw results in...

2 weeks post-op after hard mons pubis

I Had a Tummy Tuck & Lipo 1 Wk Ago and Still Swollen-the Dr Removed 7ltrs of Fat and Loose Skin, So How Much Wieght Will I Lose? 9 answers

I Had a Tummy Tuck & Lipo 1 Wk Ago and Still Swollen-the Dr Removed 7ltrs of Fat and Loose Skin- How Much Wieght Will I Lose?

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Liposuction Swelling - 2 Weeks Post-op, Is This My Final Result? 8 answers

Im 4 wks post op frm a tummy tuck scar revision w/ mscl repair and hip & inner and outter thigh lipo.. 2liters were removed total in lipo.. @ 2wks...

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Is It Possible to Have 20lbs of Swelling After Liposuction? 8 answers

I had surgery on Tuesday I went in at 165. Dr took 7.5 liters. I am very swollen and I weigh 175 today. I have not felt much like eating.. Can't...

1 week post-op 170-189 lbs after weight gain

Was My Surgeon Too Conservative on my Saddlebag Lipo? (photo) 8 answers

I am 5 days post-op on my saddlebags area. I had open incisions, and have been walking, elevating my legs, wearing the compression garment, and taking...

1 week post-op after conservative final result saddle bags

How Long Does Swelling Really Last After Lipo? 8 answers

How Long Does Swelling Really Last After Lipo?

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Swelling After Combined Tumescent Liposuction and Slim Lipo? 7 answers

I am two days post-op from combined Tumescent liposuction and Slim Lipo on abdomen and outer thighs. I can tell a difference on the abdomen, but my...

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6 Months Post-op Lipo. No Results. Any Hope? 7 answers

I Am 6 Months Post Op from Lipo on my Thighs Inner and Outer , Flanks, Abdomen. I still do not see any results. My stomach bulges out and kind folds...

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How Long After Lipo Until I Can Weight Lift? 7 answers

I had my first lipo done in june of 2010. January of this year I had a second lipo. I noticed that I have more swelling than the first one. It's...

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Neck and Chin Are Lopsided After Laser Lipo 7 answers

Just had neck and jowl laser lipo. My neck is now lopsided. will this correct itself and when?

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Lipo of Mons Pubis and How to Reduce Swelling/Edema of This Particular Area? 7 answers

I believe this is a very challenging area to reduce swelling because I sit all day at work. Its only been a week since my surgery and i do understand...

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Do I Still Have Blood-tinged Anesthetic 2 Months Post-op? 7 answers

It's been 2 1/2 months since I hap lipo for my abs and neck. THey look exactly the same still. My doctor said it's swollen fat, but I kind of...

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True Weight After Lipo? How Much of My Weight is Actually Swelling? 7 answers

I am post liposuction 6 days(YAY!).I weighed myself the morning of my surgery & I was 136.6 lbs.I know from much research & conversations with...

1 week post-op after weight

Additional Liposuction Four Months After Tummy Tuck with Lipo. Is This Normal or Not? 7 answers

I had a tummy tuck with liposuction in January and my lower abdomen is swollen my doctor has tried to get fluid out twice but nothing has come out my...

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Lasix to Help with Post-Lipo Swelling? 6 answers

Will a Diuretic help speed up all this swelling post laser lipo?

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Will Liposuction Swelling Become Chronic? 6 answers

I had liposuction procedure done 8 months ago, and my lower abdomen still swells during the day not as much when I just wake up but doesn't take...

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Asymmetric Swelling After Cheek Liposuction 6 answers

It has been over 3 weeks since I had liposuction performed on my cheeks. From the start I had asymmetric swelling. The swelling has slowly been...

1 month post-op after asymmetry cheeks

Why Do I Suddenly Look Pregnant After Abdominal Liposuction?? 6 answers

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...

2 weeks post-op abdomen after normal pooch

Right After Liposuction My Stomach is Hard and Swollen, Is this Normal? 6 answers

After liposuction my stomach is huge with swelling and turned hardest than Play Doh. If you push on it and it indents. Is there something wrong....

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Inconsistencies in Swelling Normal After Liposuction? 6 answers

I had Liposuction 3 weeks ago today on my abdomen, hips, thighs and buttocks, I still have very swollen back, which feels almost like a very thin...

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How Long Does It Take for Bloating After Liposuction to Go Away? 6 answers

I had liposuction of my flanks, abdomen, and lower back done two days ago, and have noticed my legs and ankles have gotten very puffy. is this normal?...

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Hardness and Tenderness After Liposuction? 5 answers

I am six weeks post op from Liposuction on my waist, flanks and hips. My sides get hard, swollen and huge for long periods and then they go soft. I...

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Swelling Near Belly Button After Liposuction 5 answers

I am almost four months post op from Liposuction. I don't understand why the swelling around my belly button is still there. The swelling on the...

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Numbing Solution in Fixing Dents and Lumps from Liposuction? 5 answers

About 2 years ago, I had Liposuction done on my thighs and flanks. I ended up with a few dents and lumps. Recently, I went to a different doctor for a...

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Swelling and Pain 6 Weeks Post-op Lipo 5 answers

I am six weeks post op abdominal lipo. Swelling and pain in lower abdominal area and lots blotting in my upper abdominal area. What should I do?

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Liposuction to Reduce Abdominal Bloating Due to Lupron? 5 answers

I am still bloated after taking just one Lupron shot six months ago. I have a baseball-size swelling in my lower abdomen, which was formerly flat. I...

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Will the Swelling Go Down and Will I Ever Look Like I Did Right After Surgery? 5 answers

I had gyno and lipo 5 weeks ago, at first the results were great. I began to work out after about two weeks and now I am huge! I am so swollen, I look...

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How Long Till I See Results After Liposoft/liquid Lipo? 5 answers

I had liposoft/liquid lipo on my outer thighs and love handles 9 days ago. I can notice a change in my love handles but my outer thighs don't look...

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Saddlebags 5 answers

I had my saddlebags lipo done seven days ago, but I do not see any difference I ask my Doctor and he said that he removed only 500cc. I think is too...

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Bumpy After Liposuction 5 answers

I had liposuction 2.5 weeks ago at outer thighs and buttocks. my left side looks good, only a bit of swelling almost no bruises, but my right side is...

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How Can I Tell if I Still Have Swelling? 5 answers

Hi. may 19th i had 700cc removed from my lower abs and flanks and 200 cc removed from my mons area. my flanks and stomach have gone down alot and my...

1 month post-op after hard normal

How Long Does it Usually Take for Swelling to Go Down After Liposuction? 5 answers

I am planning on getting liposuction of my hips, thighs, and knees. My PS said he could probably remove around 5000cc and he's closing the...

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Concerns About Tummy Tuck and Lipo Swelling 5 answers

Ok im getting pretty freaked out about having a TT.. Iv read that patients are still swollen 2 yrs after and they have to use a rebounder daily and...

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Swelling in Feet After Liposuction 4 answers

I had Liposuction 2 weeks ago and had 2.5 liters of fat removed from my knees, thighs, stomach and back and am experiencing severe bloating. I wanted...

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How Long Does It Take for Facial Liposuction Swelling to Go Away? 4 answers

I am 4 weeks post op facial liposuction. I have under my chin, neck and jowls suctioned. I can see some results and they look pretty good. There seems...

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Will Working out After Liposuction Make Me More Swollen? 4 answers

I had a tummy tuck in 9/2009 and loved the results. I started to workout in 1/2010 but I felt like I was all of sudden gaining weight. I decided to...

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Does Swelling on Knees After Liposuction Last Longer Than Other Areas? 4 answers

Hi i had liposuction on my knees and inner and outer thighs a week ago. does it take longer for swelling to go down on knees as they look bigger than...

Tummy Tuck and Love Handle Lipo: Is This Dent Normal Swelling or Left over Fat? 4 answers

I had a FTT & Lipo of the love handles. As you can see in the full rear picture the Right Side has settled down, but the Left side is still...

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Is Wrinkled Skin After 8 Days of Submental Liposuction Normal? 4 answers

I am 55 year old female with pretty good elasticity in my skin. I had submental and abdominal liposuction 8 days ago. I'm still quite swollen on...

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Should I Use Anti Inflammatory Drugs to Help Reduce the Swelling After Liposuction? 4 answers

Pre op I was told to stop all medications. I was given basic analgesia post op but didn't need it (bonus). I have minimal discomfort at 2 weeks...

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Still Swollen 4 Weeks Post-op (Cheek Lipo) - Final Results? 4 answers

It has been 4wks and the recovery from swelling slowed down considerably after the 3rd week and seems to have reached a plateau. I can see that my...

1 month post-op after cheeks results

Is 300cc a Lot of Fat to Be Removed from Each Calf? When Will I See Final Results? 4 answers

I had circumferential liposuction of the calves and ankles six days ago. My doctor removed about 300 cc from each calf/ankle. He told me that my calf...

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List Some Reasons Why Arm Liposuction Could Be Painful? 4 answers

When will the swelling an stiffness reside after arm lipsuction? If there is numbness, should that reside soon after the swelling as well?

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Swelling of Hips After Liposuction is Not Equal, Is this Normal? 4 answers

It is my 9th day after the surgery. I have hips liposuction. the bruises are every where but what I am seriously concern about is that the swelling of...

1 week post-op after hips uneven

Liposuction on Upper Arms 1 Week Ago- Swelling and Fluid Make Compression Garment Uncomfortable, Is This Ok? 4 answers

Almost one week ago, I had liposuction done on my upper arms. My arms are too swollen and filled with fluid to apply the compression garment....what...

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Does Liposuction Swelling Increase Everyday? 3 answers

The first day after Liposuction, my tummy was very flat. Now that I'm on day 3, I can see a bulge where I had Liposuction done. Does swelling increase...

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Swelling and Bumpy Appearance After Neck Liposuction 3 answers

I had neck Liposuction done 3 weeks ago (tumescent procedure), and although I see a major improvment with the double chin I had, it's still lumpy...

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Hematoma After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had Liposuction on inner thighs, flanks, and abdominoplasty . It has been 18 days since my surgery. Last night, my left inner thigh began to hurt....

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How to Ease Swollen Flanks After Liposuction? 3 answers

What can I do to fix my swollen flanks? One is much larger then the other. My Dr recommended a type of shot but there are side effects I'd rather...

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Swelling and Loose Skin Around Belly Button After Liposuction 3 answers

I am 7 weeks post op from Liposuction and scar revision. Swelling has gone down a lot, but I still have lots of swelling around belly button, and...

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Feet and Ankles Swollen 3 Days After Liposuction - Is This Normal? 3 answers

Had tumenscent lipo 3 days ago now my feet and ankles are swollen is this normal or should I be concerned? Is there anyway to stop this from happening...

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How Long Does Swelling Last After Liposuction when You Get an Infection? 3 answers

I had liposuction on my abdominals and flanks 5 weeks ago. During the 2nd week I got an infection and it went undiscovered for almost a week. My...

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Neck Seems More Swollen a Month After Liposuction. Is This Normal? 3 answers

I am 24 years old. female. I had neck/chin liposuction as well as a chin implant on March 2nd. After 2 weeks my neck and chin looked PERFECT. However...

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4 Months Post Lipo: Should I Still Be Swollen and Unable to See New Shape? 3 answers

Lipo to iliac crest, sacral fat pad, abdomen, arms, waist,and outer thighs. I used to have a smooth silhouette and a nicely proportioned hourglass....

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Breasts Feel Swollen and Painful and Liposuction 3 answers

After 6 months of doing lipo breast surgery, it feels swollen and is very painful when touched. I consulted my doctor and he recommended antibiotics...

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Lumps, Swelling and Enlarged Pores After Facial Lipo 3 answers

Not too many people enquired about facial lipo.Having gone through it 2 weeks back a few questions need second opinion.I can feel lumps on my face(non...

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Lipo Swelling on Thighs 3 answers

So I on friday I got lipo on the inner thighs and knees. Today I return to work and my things started swelling like crazy. I sit down at work and had...

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Uneven Legs After Liposuction - 4 Weeks Post Op 3 answers

I had liposuction on inner thighs (down to my knee) 4 weeks ago. Legs are still no smaller than before surgery. I am worried about my inner thighs as...

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Swelling 3 Days After Liposuction- Normal? 3 answers

Today is day 3 post op liposuction. I had virtually no swelling the past two days. However, today I woke up with huge swelling. It feels very...

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2 Months Post Jawline Liposuction, Is It Normal I'm Still Swollen? 3 answers

I have had liposuction twice on my jawline...this time I had major lipo all over my body as well as the jawline ,although the lipo was just on my...

2 months post-op after jaw line normal

How to Speed Up Abdominal Liposuction Recovery? 2 answers

I was wondering, what can I do to speed my abdominal liposuction recovery? I am 10 days out and still sore with bumps. I am doing some massage to...

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Bulkier Thighs After Smart Lipo and Traditional Liposuction 2 answers

I had secondary liposuction on my thighs 13 months ago. I was thrilled with the first procedure on my thighs 4 years prior. Overly perfectionistic, I...

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Swelling or Fat Leftover After Liposuction? 2 answers

I had a Liposuction on January 31 on my love handles. I noticed that my right love handle is gone, but the left one is not gone completely. I...

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Recovery from Tumescent Liposuction? 2 answers

I am still extremely sore and swollen 3 weeks after abdominal Tumescent Liposuction, which I heard had the shortest recovery.I am so uncomfortable at...

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Will Swelling from Lifting Go After Liposuction? 2 answers

I am 1 month Liposuction post-op. I had my back, stomach and the love handles done. It was all good till 3 days ago on our way back from our holiday....

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Compressed Cabbage for Liposuction Swelling? 2 answers

Can I use compressed cabbage after Liposuction to help with the swelling? I know it may sound odd, but it worked on swollen breasts after my last...

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Swollen and Numb After Laser Lipo 2 answers

This is my 3rd time having laser lipo done on my waist and upper arms. The diff is, in the past, i did incured a great amount of pain but this time, i...

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4 Weeks After Lipo of my Stomach Stil in a Lot Pain 2 answers

My uper side of my stomach is swollen special by the end of the day, i'm in a lot pain, went to see my doctor westerday he said if I still in pain...

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1 Week Post Lipo To Arms- What's The Best Way To Heal Correctly? Any Movements To Avoid? 2 answers

What movements should i avoid when recovering from arm liposuction? I have had liposuction to the arms 1 week ago. now i feel tightness and its hard...

1 week post-op after arms healing movement

Aquaban for Swelling After Lipo 2 answers

Hi I had a mini tummy tuck and some lipho done a month ago and the swelling has not gone down complettely yet. I was wondering if a product like...

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I Had 1600cc of Fat and Fluid Removed. How Long Before I Start to See Results? 2 answers

My stomach is the same size if not bigger. Do you think that is due to swelling and if so when do I get past this phase? Granted it's only been...

3 days post-op after results

How Long Does the Swelling Last from a Tummy Tuck That Was Performed with Liposuction? (Photos) 2 answers

I had a tummy tuck combined with liposuction to the flanks, upper abdomin, and back done 3 monthes ago but I am noticing some swelling. Mainly to my...

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What if You Have Seromas from Ultrasonic Lipo, and You Have Stiches? 2 answers

I'm now 3 months post op. I had ultrasonic lipo of the abodomen, flanks, arms and chin. I had stitches and I believe there is still seromas, when...

3 months post-op after seroma stitches

5 Weeks Post Liposuction to Waist and Thighs the Swelling has Not Decreased and am Now On Diuretic, What Can I Do? 2 answers

I had liposuction of the waist, hips, inner and outer thighs, and knees approximately 5 wks ago and have endured significant swelling from each of...

1 month post-op after diuretic drainage

Is is Normal for One Thigh to Be More Swollen Than the the Other 2weeks Postop Thigh Liposuction? 2 answers

I had lipo to my inner/outer thighs and flanks butt contouring, and fat transfer to my breasts. I am 5"4 and was 160 post op. I was told the...

2 weeks post-op after inner thighs outer thighs uneven

4 Months Post-op - Belly Bulge / Swelling 2 answers

I had abdominal liposuction post-op 4 months. I still have swelling and there is a buldge above and below the belly button where my pants sit on the...

4 months post-op abdomen after bulge

Abdominal Swelling After Leg Liposuction 1 answer

I have had Liposuction for the whole of my lower limbs (thigh/hip to ankle) done in 3 separate operations within 4.5 months (Dec 08 - Apr 09). The...

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Liposuction Results Got Worse - is It Still Swelling? 1 answer

Three days after lipo of my love handles and inner thighs, I was so excited because besides the bruising, I looked great. It was just what I had hoped...

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Fluid Retention and Swelling After Liposuction 1 answer

I had tumescent liposuction 5 days ago. I have a lot of fluid retention in my lower abd which travels to my vaginal area (extreme swelling at times)...

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Arm Lipo - How Long Does It Take for the Swelling to Subside? 1 answer

How long does it take for the swelling of an arm lipo procedure to subside. GRISTLE Q. Also, if your doctor wants to remove all the fat in your arm up...

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