How Can I Differentiate Swelling from Fat After Lipo? Doctor Answers, Tips
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How Can I Differentiate Swelling from Fat After Lipo?

Hello :) I had tumescent (pal) lipo 3 weeks ago. I do have a blog with multiple pics. I'm wondering if there is a way to tell what's fat and what's swelling? Thank you in advance.

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Damsel in Denver, CO
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Hello

After 3 weeks it will be hard to determine what is fat from swelling since you are swollen from surgery still. You should give your body 5-8 months for your swelling to completely subside and using a compression garment can help with that as well.
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Fat vs swelling

At three weeks it may be difficult to differentiate residual fat vs swelling. Give it a few months and then reassess.

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