I had smart lipo in July 2017 on my upper & lower abdomen, flanks, chest & upper back. Its been 3 months now & hardly any change. My flanks have shrunk ever so slightly,aside from that I look the same as I did before surgery. 4.5 litres was removed. I wore compression garment for 6 weeks. I'm dieting & exercising. My surgeon is telling me to be patient & I should see more results by Jan 2018. Is it normal to still look like this after 3 months? I'm very upset so I appreciate any advice
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October 19, 2017
Answer: It's been 3 months since I had Smart Lipo and still no change.
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Calvin Jung, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Every surgeon will have a different opinion when it comes to wearing compression garments after liposuction, so be sure you're following your particular surgeon's advice in this regard. Some may say a waist trainer is fine, others may suggest lighter compression or a different timeline for...
As long as it's been at least 6 months since your first liposuction appointment, a follow-up should be fine. It's not unusual for a surgeon to suggest this. However, a significant amount of loose skin might be better addressed by a different approach to body contouring, such as a tummy tuck. Be...
Hello puffersteam17 If you have had suction of the knees, thigh, or abdomen, the doctor will have put on a compression garment at the end of the surgery. The extra pressure this garment provides helps reduce swelling and discomfort. You should not remove this garment at all until the second or ...