I had a tummy tuck in 9/2009 and loved the results. I started to workout in 1/2010 but I felt like I was all of sudden gaining weight. I decided to get my upper abs lipo b/c after having a breech 10 pound baby, I just could not get rid of the fat in my upper abs. So I had it lipo on 6/18/2010. I just took off my binder last thursday, I feel like I doubled being swollen. And now I am afraid of working out and making it worse. Will it become worse working out or should I try something else?
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Compression garments type and when applied varies from plastic surgeon to plastic surgeon and not dependent usually on the type of lipo performed. In my practice, A compression garment placed in surgery immediately after liposuction (steristrip protects the sutures) is recommended and...
Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9...
I would discuss this with your surgeon. It could be due to surgical trauma or to the compression garment. Cessation of garment wear would be my first recommendation if approved by your surgeon. Commonly this will resolve with time but observation and follow up is important.
