I am 6 days post op on left side 5 on right and thighs. I am 57 yrs old and had lipo with skin tightening laser to my full back, love handles, full stomach and inner thighs to below knees. I weighed 170 at time of surgery and work a very physically demanding job but do little outside exercise other than my work. I have stayed down since surgery. I am a smoker (approx 1/3 pack cut to 1 per day week before). My left leg and foot along with abs are the worst swelling.
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August 1, 2014
Answer: Weight gain after liposuction is due to total body waterIncrease.
Thanks for your picture. If there is no more fluid, I agree that massage and time (3-6 months) could improve this area. The only other remedy would be surgical removal.Good luck.
Earl Stephenson, Jr, M.D., DDS, FACS
It your stage of convalescence there is still swelling which may very well be asymmetric. There is no reason to worry about this until the swelling is totally resolved. This will take a number of months.
Thank you for your inquiry about your liposuction healing.Everyone swells a lot after liposuction. It can be severe enough to conceal your result completely. You need to follow your surgeon's instructions, wear the garment and be patient. You may not see your results until 6 weeks at the...
