Only 700CC of Fat Taken from Stomach. How Long Should Swelling Last?

First of all I would like to say I refer to this site frequently. I appreciate the input you all give. I got breast implants removed, capsular contracture proved to be a problem twice. So he put some fat from my stomach in my breasts, not a lot. Breasts look great 1 week post op. They are small but great. My question is my for my stomach. Swelling for a small amount should last about how long? I'm hoping a couple of weeks.

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by NH4Animals in Woodbridge, VA

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Swelling from liposuction

I think you are right on target thinking it will be a couple of weeks of swelling. Things will likely not be completely down in a month, but mostly so. Remember that you may have to wear compression garments for some time to maximize your outcome.... be patient!

Small Fat Transfer and Abdominal Swelling after Liposuction

If a small amount of lipoaspirate was taken, the swelling should be less. I always recommend compression garment for 4 weeks in this case. However, the swelling may be markedly improved in 2 or 3 weeks. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Swlling after #Liposuction

It will most likely take 3-4 weeks for the swelling to completely subside. its best to wear your compression garment and follow up with your doctor regularly

Misbah Khan, MD

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New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Abdominal swelling after fat transfer

Thanks for your question. The amount you had removed from your stomach is not necessarily a small amount. Swelling can last several weeks with liposuction. Most of the swelling will probably be gone by 4-6 weeks but there will be some residual swelling for several months. Good luck!

Post tummy liposuction

700 cc's isn't a small amount really. In any event, most swelling should be gone within three months, but final remaining swelling will take a year or so. sek

Fat harvesting from stomach

Fat harvesting from stomach will cause swelling and firmness that can last a few months.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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NH4Animals 25 Jan 2013

Thank you everyone. I know I need to be patient. I am a little annoyed that my doctor never went over the healing process for this with me. Granted I should have done my own research. I will be patient. Is there a point when I can maybe sleep with the bandage off and just have it on when I am awake during the day?

star4me 24 Jan 2013

I had implant removed also but was scared to use stomach(tara ried) so i used the flanks now im holdong all my fat in stomach. Would love to here more about you results or pics. I am now considering doing tummy to hopefully resolve this. Did your skin retracked well?