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I Got Lipo to my Outer & Inner Thigh and Banana Roll 1 Month Ago, Why Dont I See a Difference?

asked 6 months ago by gmjd in ontario, CA
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 189 times
Tags: thighs, 1 month post-op, banana roll, final result, no change

I got liposuction approximately 1 month ago to my outer thigh, inner thigh and banana roll but i have seen absolutely no change in shape or even in how my clothes fit. Additionally, the only difference is that my inner thigh on my right side had lumpy soft bulges. Why does it appear there is no difference in my appearance and my clothes still fit the same?

7 answers to I Got Lipo to my Outer & Inner Thigh and Banana Roll 1 Month Ago, Why Dont I See a Difference?

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I Got Lipo to my Outer & Inner Thigh and Banana Roll 1 Month Ago, Why Dont I See a Difference?

The speed with which swelling goes down in a patient will vary. Some patients may not see a difference for 6 weeks or more. I think you need to give it some time and then consult with your surgeon.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Post op expectations after liposuction

Your question is not uncommon for postoperative liposuction patients. Liposuction is very effective at removing significant volumes of fat from unwanted areas. While the incisions for liposuction are very small and well concealed, the area of treatment is typically widespread. Along with the fat removal and manipulation of the deeper tissues comes postoperative edema (swelling). All of the tunnels created from the fat removal are susceptible to swelling/fluid retention. This is why it... more
John Renucci, MD

Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Results?

Thank you for the question. Swelling is part of the healing process at this stage in your recovery. I ask my liposuction patients to wear a compression garment for 4 weeks post op surgery to help with the swelling. The swelling can take months to subside and even longer for skin to “redrape". At that point you will see the final results. Best Wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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No difference in appearance 3 weeks after liposuction

You are still fairly early in the healing process so there is still a fair amount of swelling present. If you did not have very much fat to begin with, discerning the differences at this point in time can be even more difficult. YOu need to give this at least 4 - 6 months. (Some before and after photos could be helpful.) It is also possible that not very much fat was removed, that is, less than what was truly needed to be removed actually was. With your question, you should discuss your... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Liposuction and changes

Being that you are only one month out from liposuction, one reason that you might not see a result is because of swelling. The other is you may have lax skin or not enough fat was removed. This are just some of the possiblities.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling After Liposuction

It takes several months for all the swelling resolve after liposuction. At one month there is still some swelling. Wearing compression garment helps to decrease swelling faster, I have my patients to wear it at least 6 weeks. It will also help to get a smoother result when the swelling resolve. It is unclear how much excess fat and bulging you had on those areas. If it was a small amount , then you may not fell any difference the way your clothing fit, you will need to compare photos. If it... more
A. H. Nezami, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

www.jacksonvillecosmeticsurgery.com

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Liposuction, body contouring

Hello, The final outcome from a well done liposuction and contouring can take upto 6 months. This is in the context of patients who obviously maintain a healthy life style with exercise and diet after surgery. So if you are only a month out, I recommend that you be patient and continue to maintain a healthy and active life style. I hope that you and your physician have before and after photographs to compare. Good Luck
Shashidhar Kusuma, MD

Plantation Plastic Surgeon

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