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More Circumference After Body Lift?

I got a body lift and i am now 7 days postop. Its a quite early stage and i know swelling is common, but is it normal to have 10 cm more waist circumference than pre op?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Carna0815
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Increase in waist after LBL?

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.
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Swelling After Body Lift Can Be Significant

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.
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More Circumference After Body Lift?

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

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