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Why Do I Suddenly Look Pregnant After Abdominal Liposuction??

asked 4 months ago by San francisco3525 in San francisco
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
Question viewed 213 times
Tags: abdomen, 2 weeks post-op, normal, pooch, swelling

I had abdominal/lovehandle liposuction two weeks ago and loved my results when I had my tape and compression garment taken off one week post op. My results have only been improving, however, today I looked under my garment and my stomach looks so bloated! It looks like I'm pregnant. Two days ago I had to take my compression garment off for two hours while the laundry was getting done. Could this be the reason? Is it possible that the fat came back?? thank you!

7 answers to Why Do I Suddenly Look Pregnant After Abdominal Liposuction??

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Why Do I Suddenly Look Pregnant After Abdominal Liposuction?

What you are seeing a recurrence of some of the swelling, it is not a return of the fat. That can happen, and although the compression is important, it can even happen when wearing the garments. You will, in time, return to the appearance you had when the tape and garments came off initially.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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Liposuction Results?

Thank you for your question. You are likely experiencing swelling which is part of the healing process ( a you should your surgeon to rule out seroma). The swelling can take months to subside and even longer for skin to “redrape". At that point you will see the final results. Best Wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Significant increase of swelling noted at 2 weeks post liposuction

The "sudden" increase in the size of your abdomen two weeks following liposuction may just represent normal swelling. This can persist for several more weeks or more before beginning to subside. Less likely though possibly, this could also represent an abnormal fluid accumulation known as a seroma; even rarer - a hematoma. You may want to discuss this situation with your surgeon.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Liposuction and swelling

Swelling is quite common after liposuction and you have to give it a few months to settle down. It usually gets better with time.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling after liposuction

Swelling in the abdomen two weeks after liposuction can be very normal. Reasons can include: Routine swelling Removing the compression garment Increasing your activity level (or exercise) A pocket of trapped fluid (seroma) A pocket of blood (hematoma) Check with your surgeon to make sure it is not something that needs to be treated, such as a seroma or hematoma. It is not possible for the fat to come back in the areas treated with... more
Michael S. Hopkins, MD

Albuquerque Plastic Surgeon
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Fullness after liposuction

If you have sudden fullness after liposuction, you may have a seroma (fluid collection) or less likely a hematoma (blood collection). In either case, you should contact your doctor and be seen. They most likely can drain the fluid in the office with local anesthesia. Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Swelling

The fat does not come back and it is too early to accumulate new fat in the remaining fat cells. It is normal for patients to see swelling after they remove the garment. This will decrease gradually over 6-8 weeks. Sometimes patients get a fluid collection or hematoma. You would need to be seen by your doctor to determine this.
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

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