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4 Months Post-op - Belly Bulge / Swelling

asked 4 months ago by Deb in NY in NY, NY
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
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Tags: abdomen, 4 months post-op, bulge, swelling

I had abdominal liposuction post-op 4 months. I still have swelling and there is a buldge above and below the belly button where my pants sit on the waist. I am concerned.  Other than that everything looks great.  What could it be?

3 answers to 4 Months Post-op - Belly Bulge / Swelling

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Swelling after liposuction

Swelling after liposuction can take time, most of the swelling is gone in 4-6 weeks but it can take 6 months for the final result to show. What you describe could be some residual fat above the muscles that was not removed during the original procedure. It can also be some bulging through a diastasis of the muscles, allowing the intra-abdominal fat that cannot be removed with surgery to bulge through. That would require at least a repair of the muscles.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Bulge after liposuction

A bulge several months after liposuction may represent an area of fat that was not treated as well as other areas, or fluid. Hard to say without an exam.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling/Bulge after Liposuction?

Thank you for the question. Most likely the “swelling and bulge” is residual adipose tissue and/or skin. I would suggest that you follow-up with your plastic surgeon who after physical examination can give you an accurate diagnosis and treatment options. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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