I got upper/lower abdomen done on Dec. 17th, 2013, I wore my compression garment, exercised lightly, followed doctors orders to a "T" and everything seemed ok, except the swelling. I am 2 months post-op & I have fully body swelling, but it's severe in my left leg, ankle, and foot & more minor on my right leg, abdomen, arms, etc. I have gained 18lbs & it's ALL fluid-retention because I've been on a strict, low-calorie diet & do 3 mi 2x wk on elliptical and Insanity workout 2-3xwk for past 4 wks.
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Firmness can last about 6-8 weeks or longer as your body recovers. Good work on performing massage and compresses. If the firmness doesn't go away, please see your surgeon to discuss your results. You may want to ask them now about what you can do to soften areas of concern.
Thank you for this question as this is rarely an area patients ask specific questions about. I find ultrasonic liposuction (VASER) is excellent for the area of the mons pubis as this area is typically quite fibrous. Occasionally I also use a laser modality (SmartLipo) to tighten the skin if...
Fat recurrence can occur after liposuction/liposculpture, especially if there is body weight fluctuations or if only a small amount was removed at the initial treatment. Without seeing the area and getting a better history it would be very difficult to know how to answer your question....