Up Inches in Stomach Area - Lipo Did Not Work on Me! Why Do Some People Not Get Results?

asked 1 year ago by Steph23 in Us
Latest answer by Daniel P. Markmann, MD
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Tags: stomach, inches, results

I had Brazilian Butt lift 8 weeks ago. Just had follow up app with ps. My after measurements are actually up! he said it was probably water in my stomach and 2 come back in a few months. By the way this surgeon is one of the best and i did my research. How come some people get amazing results while i get none? By the way i am slim if that makes any diffence 2 results. Thanks.

5 answers to Up Inches in Stomach Area - Lipo Did Not Work on Me! Why Do Some People Not Get Results?

Liposuction Can't "Not Work"

Liposuction Can't "Not Work" Liposuction is a way of removing fat. If fat was removed, it worked. Now, that is not to say that results cannot vary, because they do. Obviously, the more fat that is removed, the more dramatic the results. And along with that, the more fat you have to be removed, the more dramatic the result. If you are thin or your doctor only removes a small amount of fat, the results can be subtle. The other variable.... some surgeons tend to remove more fa more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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The MYTH of "Lipo Did Not Work on Me! Why Do Some People Not Get Results?"

Regarding: "Up Inches in Stomach Area - Lipo Did Not Work on Me! Why Do Some People Not Get Results? I had Brazilian Butt lift 8 weeks ago. Just had follow up app with ps. My after measurements are actually up! he said it was probably water in my stomach and 2 come back in a few months. By the way this surgeon is one of the best and i did my research. How come some people get amazing results while i get none? By the way i am slim if that makes any diffence 2 results. Thanks."... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction is a bit of a waiting game.

Body contouring with liposuction is usually a rewarding procedure. There is and immediate improvement in appearance and then there is a slow improvement in appearance. The slow improvement occurs over six months. Continue to wear your garments and follow your surgeons instructions. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Swelling of abdomen following brazilian butt lift

Swelling is very common after extensive liposuction. As long as you do not have a seroma, it is quite likely that you will achieve an improved result once the swelling has resolved. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Changes after liposuction take TIME

It's only been a couple of months since your liposuction. If you have increased in size, there are really only a couple of explanations: fluid retention or weight gain. Watch the amount of sodium in your diet--keep in mind that sodium hides in things like soups, fried foods, prepackaged meals, etc. Cut back on the sodium, increase your water intake, and see what happens. Exercise can't hurt, either. Do you see a difference in your butt after your Brazilian... more

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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