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6 Days Post-op - No Results from Thigh Lipo. Is this Swelling?
It's 6 dpo from outer thigh lipo under general anesthesia (no local used during procedure) and when I took my garment off today to shower, I looked the same as before. Could this just be swelling and the "pear" still go away?
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AZ8428
in Scottsdale, AZ
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Six days is early after thigh liposuction to judge results
Six days is too early after thigh liposuction to judge results. Typically I would advise waiting a minimum of three months.
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How soon will I see liposuction results?
Always expect a mild-moderate amount of swelling (edema) after any surgical procedure. With liposuction, the swelling will be more spread out, due to the large areas addressed by the procedure.
While you will likely SEE an initial improvement in the contour of your skin, you may notice your clothes are as tight or TIGHTER than they were before surgery for several weeks. This is normal.
As the swelling subsides, and your skin contracts you will see your final result!...
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Liposuction results
6 days after liposuction is too early to determine the final results. You have to give it several months for the swelling to come down. Keep following you surgeon's instructions.
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No visible improvement 6 days postop from liposuction.
You have answered your own question. You know that this is due to swelling. Relax, continue compression, follow your surgeon's instructions, and wait for your new curves to develop. Be sure to maintain a healthy diet and begin exercise again when cleared by your surgeon. Take good care, Dr. P
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Swelling after Liposuction.
Thank you for the question.
The lateral thighs, like every other area treated with liposuction surgery may remain swollen for many months after the procedure. At 6 days post op It is much early to evaluate the results of the surgery. I tell patients it may take 6 months to a year for skin to redrape completely.
I hope this helps.
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Swelling after Liposuction is Normal
Every patient will have swelling after liposuction. It can take up to 3 months or more, before you can appreciate the improvement. We all want immediate results without any downtime, but it just does not happen. You will do the best by following your surgeon's recommendations, and continue your followup with your doctor. Revisional surgery may be necessary for some patients, but you would want to wait 6-12 months before making that decision. Patience is...
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Rockville Plastic Surgeon
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6 eays post liposuction is too early to judge results.
6 days after liposuction will be accomplanied by a great deal of swelling, where fluid in the tissue has replaced the fat that has been removed. You will see fairly brisk improvement over six weeks and further improvement over 6 months.
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Liposuction
Though swelling occurs following any surgical procedure, especially liposuction, one should see results immediately. I would make sure that there isn't any seromas (liquified blood under the skin), and determine how much fat was removed.
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Swelling after liposuction
Swelling in the first few weeks after liposuction can be significant. Expect improvement. Ask your surgeon how many ccs of fat were removed and that should reassure you.
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No change seen after liposuction
It will take several weeks to months before the final results can be appreciated after liposuction. Aside from the swelling, not all the fat is removed. Some gets broken up and will be absorbed. This can take a while. Wearing a garment will expedite the process.
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