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Tumescent Lipo Redo - Is 7 Weeks Too Soon to See Results?
Recently I have had tumescent lipo done on my abdomen. The results were a bit uneven and my doctor offered to fix them for me free of charge. About 7 weeks ago I went ahead and redid the procedure. Now it looks more uneven. I don't know if this is normal or should I look for another doctor? Is 7 weeks too soon to see results?
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Veronica83
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Correction of post-liposuction defects
Correction of post-lipo defects should be withheld for at least 4-6 months if the treated areas are still swollen
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Uneven after liposuction
The healing time after liposuction takes least 6-9 months. It may take up to 6 months for all the swelling to subside. For now, it is too soon to know what the final results will be. I would suggest to massage the area (even using a rolling pin over the area) and exercise to help your tissue deal with the excess fluid still present. Warm compresses may be helpful and wearing a light-weight support girdle. If you have questions, be sure to ask your plastic surgeon.
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Uneven Liposuction
It is too early to tell whether the unevenness is permanent or swelling. I recommend gentle massage or even Endermologie to help with swelling, lymphatic drainage and to improve evenness. Sometimes it can take 6-9 months to get to the final result. Good Luck!
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Liposuction revision
I tell my patients not to look for their final results for three to six months following liposuction. In the meantime, massages and warm compresses may help even out any irregularities. When I was a resident, I even remember one of my attendings telling his patients to get a rolling pin or a paint roller and use it on the area!
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Abdomen Uneven after redo Lipo. Seven Weeks Too Soon to See Results?
No, it isn't, but you would have to be re-evaluated between 3 and 4 months to see how it is all going to settle down. You had lipo once, and the redo goes through scarred fibrous tissue. Then the healing process starts all over again. You really can't make a final judgement at this time.
It is possible that you will still have some unevenness in the end. Then it would have to be determined if this is significant enough to warrant any further treatment. I would be quite patient for...
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At 7 weeks post lipo revision, becoming less likely it will improve
although i agree it would be premature to conclude another revision is absolutely needed at just 7 weeks, it is starting to become less likely that this is definitely going to resolve itself. nevertheless, another revision should absolutely wait several months. prior to any more surgery, you may feel better getting a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon who does a lot of liposuction ( but again, probably not for a few months) .
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Uneven Results at 7 Weeks Following Liposuction
Uneven results at 7 weeks may be the result of swelling alone. Wait at least 6 months to evaluate the result. Massage may help with tethering scar tissue.
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At 7 weeks after tumescent liposuction you should see a significant improvement.
After tumescent liposuction, you see only a little improvement at 1 week but at 4 weeks you should see a big improvement. At 7 weeks you will know if you need a touch up or not since even tho it is not at the end result, you are at 80% improved to where you are going to end up. From your photos, you definitely need to have the whole tummy done completely since there is way too much fullness and unevenness for my liking. Talk to your doc and give him/her another chance but if they are...
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7 weeks post liposuction
At 7 weeks after redo liposuction you may still be fairly swollen. you shoudl give it at least 4-6 months.
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Redo Liposuction Results-Timing?
Dear Veronica83, Seven weeks is a bit early to determine the final results of your procedure. Usually with liposuction, there will be some swelling still present at 2 months after surgery but more importantly, the skin and soft tissues have not completed shrinking and remodeling. This process can take months and varies greatly from person to person. The results of redo procedures often take longer because of scarring. At three months from your last surgery, your...
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