More Circumference After Body Lift?

Thanks for your post. It might be a good idea to talk to your surgeon about this and rule out a trapped fluid collection under the skin. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo.

Thank you for your question. At about 3-7 days after surgery, swelling tends to reach its peak and can be significant after a body lift. A 10 cm increase in circumference is not out of the norm. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon to get some peace of mind. Best wishes on your recovery.

I can, think off the top, of four contributing reasons, none of which should affect your final outcome. swelling, normal after surgery increased intra-abdominal size, common with narcotic pain meds which slow intestinal motility measurement error--it is quite difficult to consistently measure circumference. The slightest tilt of difference in site of measurement can make a large difference. I have had patients after liposuction whose measurements seemed larger,... more