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

asked 1 year ago by 637884anon in Florida
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,227 times
Tags: results, swelling

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 i was already dwn 2lbs prior 2 surgery.. @ 1 wk post op.. i was put in the small garment.. my question is, am i done being swollen? i still feel like my flanks look larger than my butt and feel swollen in my abdomen..i have asked my doc and he feels i am still swollen.if this is as good as its going to b, i would like to prepare

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

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Two weeks is too early to judge the results of tummy tuck

In my opinion, you are expecting too much at two weeks. I generally advise my patients to wait at least 3-4 months to judge the results or to await for skin contraction and minor secondary revisions such as dog ears.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after lipo

Be patient.  I tell my patients to wait at least 3 months before passing judgment on their result.  Eat right, ease back into exercise, wear your garment as instructed by your doctor, massage the treated areas when they are not longer sore and give it some time. Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Results?

Thank you for your question. Swelling is part of the healing process. 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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Swelling after liposuction and abdominoplasty

Swelling which occurs as a normal reaction after liposuction and abdominoplasty surgery may take several weeks to months to completely resolve. In addition, the skin needs to shrink down to the new contour and this process also requires time.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Final appearance from liposuction is not for several months

There usually is continued retraction of tissue for up to six months after liposuction, so I doubt you have reached your final stage this early.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Swelling after body contouring

Of course you are swollen. It takes at least 2 months after liposuction and abdominoplasty to start to see improved results as the majority of the swelling resolves. Sometimes swelling in the tissues or in the lower abdomen can persist for many months or longer. Be patient. Also avoid weight gain, which will negatively influence results.
Hayley Brown MD

Henderson Plastic Surgeon
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Patience

No.  You are swollen and likely still bruised and have lumps and bumps.  Be reasonable and allow yourself to heal.
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Duration of Liposuction Swelling

Regarding: "Liposuction Swelling - 2 Weeks Post-op, Is This My Final Result? 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 i was already dwn 2lbs prior 2 surgery.. @ 1 wk post op.. i was put in the small garment.. my question is, am i done being swollen? i still feel like my flanks look larger than my butt and feel swollen in my abdomen..i have asked my doc and he feels i am... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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