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My Results from Tumescent Liposuction After 3 Weeks Do Not Look a Difference from Before?

I just had tumescent liposuction 3 weeks ago and a week prior, I notice better results in my abdomen, but I was still really swollen so I figured it would still subside. But this week, I look so bloated and I feel very little swelling which scares me because this looks like my final results. I have had the traditional liposuction years ago and after 2 weeks, my stomach was flat and it stayed for a couple of years until I gained weight. Did my liposuction not work this time?

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Liposuction and swelling

Persistent swelling during the early post-op period is fairly common. Increased activity will also cause swelling.

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

My Results from Tumescent Liposuction After 3 Weeks Do Not Look a Difference from Before?

You are a bit early to determine long term results. If after 3 to 6 months you have not noticed a difference, find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Preparing the fat for liposuction using tumescent technique leads to significant postoperative swelling in the remaining fat.

Fluid sequestration in fat for several weeks after liposuction is common particularly when tumescent fluid is used to prepare the fat for surgery. This will gradually resolve as the weeks pass.

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Results after Liposuction

Don't worry! Many patients do not see significant results for 4-6 weeks. However, it takes 6-12 Months to see the final result. It takes a long time for swelling to fully resolve. In the meantime maintain a stable steady weight and exercise.

Results after three weeks

I see that you have gotten reassurance from other docs replying to your question. Although I agree with them, I don't think we have enough information to say for sure. For instance, what is you weight? Since we are told 50% of America has a weight problem, I assume that many facing liposuction are facing that issue as well. Make sure that your weight has not gone up and if you have a weight issue, address diet and exercise.

It's normal to have fluctuating swelling after liposuction

Don't worry about having swelling that seems to come and go in the weeks after liposuction. It's perfectly normal. This can go on for weeks and even months in some cases. The treated area is just reactive and depending on your activity, eating habits (more or less salt, for example), and restriction of clothing you'll notice differences in the degree of fluid retention in the area. Keep your follow-up visits with your physician and don't worry.

Swelling after #liposu

It's very common to have swelling off and on after liposuction. IT might take a few weeks to even months before u see any results.

Misbah Khan, MD

5 reviews

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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lipo1985
22 Feb 2013

After my tumescent liposuction, I only lost a few pounds. I weighed myself yesterday and I have lost 2 more lbs. But I really don't see that much difference with the procedure that I have done. It has been a month since my surgery. I am going to see my doctor on Monday. So we'll see what he says.

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