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Swelling After Liposuction and Scar Revision

asked 3 years ago by chichi in Wetumpka, AL
Latest answer by Wayne I. Yamahata, MD
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How long does the swelling last after Liposuction and a scar revision? I am 3 weeks post op and still wearing a garment, as well as foam pads. Horizontal scar was from a hysterectomy. Doctor wants to follow up with Fraxel to smooth out my stomach. Will this help? Also, I had this done because I had sagging lower abs and a stretch mark around my belly button.

2 answers to Swelling After Liposuction and Scar Revision

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Everyone will have swelling after liposuction and tummy tucks

The duration of swelling after liposuction varies from patient to patient and is generally related to the extent of the procedure, i.e. the volume of fat removal. Depending on the type of compression garment used and the patient compliance most patients will begin to see an improvement at around four to six weeks. The improvement will then continue for six months or more. Sometimes for the original condition you describe a patient may achieve a better result from a tummy tuck or... more
Wayne I. Yamahata, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after liposuction and scar revision

Following ANY surgical procedure, you can expect some swelling, bruising, discomfort and overall fatigue. This "downtime" varies from person to person, and procedure to procedure. Liposuction in particular will cause a significant amount of swelling, bruising and numbness, as a normal part of the procedure. This can take 3-6 weeks to begin to resolve in the initial recovery period. A scar revision may also have some pain, swelling and bruising that will follow the normal... more
Karen M. Horton, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.drkarenhorton.com

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