I had smart lipo ten days ago. My belly was almost completely flat after the procedure but today it looks like I didn't get the procedure done at all so I'm freaking out. I know it takes a few months before I can see the final result but is this normal? One day it's flat, the next I look like I never had lipo. Also, I still can't feel my belly, is this normal? My doctor said I'm healing just fine but I like to hear different opinions. Thanks!
Answers (7)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
There are many patients who could be candidates for either a tummy tuck or SmartLipo, depending on their exact condition and expectations. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you determine what is appropriate for you.
You can certainly have smart lipo after a hernia repair, but your photo clearly shows excess sagging skin and stretch marks which should not be treated by smart lipo. Rather, you need a tummy tuck to remove the excess skin and tighten the skin and the abdominal wall.
The number of inches lost after lipo is variable and depends on how you measure it (calipers, tape, body scan, etc). It's more important that the visual result is something that looks appealing to you. Obviously, if you start with more inches of fat to remove, you can achieve more of a loss than...
