I had lipo to my abdomen, and rear flanks. I was 260lbs, now I'm 271 two weeks later. I've been eating clean, drinking a lot of water and I've been doing low impact cardio. I'm still really swollen, its pretty uncomfortable at times. I feel like I'm getting chubby in other areas but dont know why. I know that fat would go to other places I have had some diet sodas, and had some fried cheese in the past two weeks. I'm in the military and I'm just not use to working out and gaining weight.
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Liposuction is not a solution for patients who are overweight. Diet and exercise will likely be the best solution for you, and then you can address any residual issues with skin excision surgery. Also, fat that is inside the abdomen will only be improved with exercise and lifestyle changes...
Thanks for some photos. What does "recently" mean?? A few days, weeks, or months??? If early in the postoperative phase of days to weeks THAN it is swelling. Most swelling leaves by 3 months. I recommend lymphatic massages and external ultrasound.
From your photographs it appears that you have a problem that should be easily solved. The multiple c sections have resulted in scarring in the same location and a depressed abdominal scar. This can be remedied by removing the scar and excess skin and creating an even and flat lower abdomen. All...