Liposculpture: Q&A
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i am 2wks post lipo I had about 3.5 quarts of fat removed from my waist,love handles,lower/upper abdomen. I had 5 liters of liquid injected into me that day. I weigh a lil over my weight before the procedure. I am still swollen and lumpy specially int he abdomen area. I am very concerned about those bulges not shrinking down. i don't look much different than prior to the surgery. i have the same width and my love handles still look a lil aquared like before. help what should i expect at 2wks
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mxchick
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Liposuction is not a weightloss specific treatment
A small degree of weight loss can occur after moderately extensive liposculpture/liposuction. 3.5 quarts of fat is reasonable amount of fat removed. However, weight loss itself is not the primary goal of liposuction. The primary goal is to expertly sculpt problem areas and overall improve their appearance. It is much more important to focus on improving appearance and not to focus on weight loss. Liposuction is not a weight loss specific treatment. When...
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Be Patient with Liposuction Results
I can tell you with confidence that if 3.5 liters were removed than you WILL see a result. I would consider you in the very early phase of recovery. Almost all patients that undergo some type of surgical procedure will gain water weight for the IV fluids and from something called third spacing. This phenomenon occurs as a result of the internal trauma caused by the procedure. If you add Laser type energy I believe that additional time is required in the recovery. I tell all my patients that...
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Your shape will improve as swelling resolves
You should see improvement in your shape, but you still have a lot of swelling. This can also contribute to seeing higher numbers on the scale. Keep wearing your garment if instructed to do so. Typically I recommend that patients massage areas that are lumpy as this helps them resolve more quickly. Remember lipo is a contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. When your swelling resolves, your should see improvement in your shape.
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You will improve over time.
You should be patient and follow your doctor's instructions. Follow a good diet and try not to gain weight as you recover. If a few liters of fat were removed during the procedure, you will notice a big difference.
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No weight loss 2 weeks after liposculpture
It is very common for the body to hang on to water after any traumatic event. This will increase your weight. You are only two weeks out. You may very well have bruising and non smooth contours at this stage. In our practice we have patients wear compression garments for weeks afterward to decrease swelling and try and help the contour. Remember also that fat does not weigh that much, (muscle and bone weight more). Your final result will most likely look...
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Be patient, you are still healing
You need to be patient, you are still healing and very swollen. Continue to follow up with your physician.
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Post-Liposuction weight loss question
The “5 liters” of liquid injected into you prior to your liposculpture, I am assuming was the tumescent solution and a goodly portion of this “leaks” out over a short period of time after your procedure, and a great deal of it within the first 24 hours. However, one must really give sufficient time to see adequate results from any surgery, and you state that it’s only been a couple of weeks and your still “swollen and lumpy”. I suspect...
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Liposuction Results are Not Final for Months
After liposuction, there is a great deal of swelling of the tissues that lasts for weeks. There is often bruising and some discomfort as well. After about 6 weeks, most of the swelling from the procedure will subside. However, the final result is often not seen for 2-6 months. The best advice 2 weeks after removal of 3.5 L of fat tissue and fluid is to continue to wear the compression garments and communicate your concerns about any uneven areas to your surgeon. Liposuction is never intended...
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Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You need to be patient since swelling can take at least 6 weeks to subside. Most of the times, it takes much linger before the final results are fully appreciated. Endermologie can be of value to mobilize the fluid and to help with the bumps. Good luck.
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Liposculpture Results
The timeline for results varies with the extensiveness of the procedure: the amount of fat removed, the number of areas treated and so on. Many patients report that they see results immediately after the procedure with the final result around three to four months. At two weeks this is perfectly normal, you should continue to see results for the next three months.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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