I had traditional liposuction to my flanks on 2-10-12. I had a waist measurement of 35" pre surgery and although my PS said he took 500ccs from each side I am not seeing results like I thought I would and still feel swollen. I feel like the surgery barely made a difference at all. My question is how long does swelling last. When can I expect to see final results and is swelling worse after a long day at work. I am still bruised around my flank area and very tender. Help!
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Full results can take up to 6 months to show.
Based on your photographs, you have significant abdominal wall laxity. It is very difficult to assess if you have enough skin for a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) without examining you. You need to see a board certified plastic surgeon to be assessed.
I would check with your PCP to see if in his/her opinion it would be safe for you to undergo an elective procedure in the setting of your current health.
Liposuction requires incisions, and these incisions need to be closed with stitches. The incisions lines aren't long (only a couple of centimetres) and they'll heal nicely if you follow your surgeon's post-care instructions. You can try scar treatments, such as silicone cream or sheeting. These...