Just Had Lipo. I Think Too Much Fat Was Removed from Hips and Thighs. Revision Fat Grafts and Pain? (photo)

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I recently had liposuction of upper, lower abdomen, inner, outer thighs, side, back hips. During my first consultation I was 30 pounds heavier. During our second consultation the weight loss was not discussed, I think I had too many procedures or they were too aggressive for my frame. I'm wondering about revision possibilities. How long is safest to wait before doing a revision? Will I have enough fat? Is the complete numbness, pain and burning in the hip area normal?

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

Usually it's better to wait about 6months or so after surgery before considering another treatment. Swelling should be pretty much gone. Wait it out to see how your results look after this surgery, then see if you still need a revision.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Swelling can persist for 6 months and sometimes up to 1 year following liposuction.   I would not contemplate a revision until the 6 month point.
	                                                                                                                                                                          
	
	Kenneth Hughes, MD                                                                                                           Los Angeles, CA

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The photographs are not particularly good but it is much too early to start worrying about revisional surgery.

Just Had Lipo. I Think Too Much Fat Was Removed from Hips and Thighs. Revision Fat Grafts and Pain? (photo)

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