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Significant Pain/sensitivity After Lipo to Flanks

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I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago today. My stomach...

multiplemom55September 19, 2009
$12,000

I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago today. My stomach is exactly what I expected - flat but with a serious scar. Also, had lipo on hips and flanks that appear to be waste of money. My hips haven't changed an inch since surgery and my lovehandles on my back look exactly the same in clothes.

Updated on Oct 4, 2009
I love my tummy tuck but still unsure about the lipo to hips and flanks. At 8 weeks I haven't seen any drop of clothes size and my hips seems to be getting wider!

I had a tummy tuck, lipo on hips, and lipo on flanks 7 weeks ago today. The tummy tuck looks great. The hips and flanks look the same as before. My hips even measure exactly what they did they day before surgery. I've noticed that my stomach, especially around the area of my new belly button, swell up significantly during the day compared to what it looks like when I wake up. Does that sound normal? When can I expect that to subside? Also, the area of my flanks on my lower back are still incredibly painful. They even hurt if someone just touches them to hug me. Does that senstivity sound normal? --- UPDATED October 5, 2009 --- I had a tummy tuck and lipo on hips and flanks 8 weeks ago. At 4 weeks I was thrilled with results. Now at 8 weeks my hips look much larger. How is that possible?

Replies (27)

Amy 376
September 24, 2009
I am so glad that I read this. I am planning to have a tummy tuck in about 5 weeks. I had some agressive lipo done on my hips, flanks, lower back, and belly. The lipo was done 2 weeks ago. I kept hearing of people going back to work a few days after lipo, and I was wondering if something was wrong with me because I am still in so much pain! My flanks and lower back do look very different in clothes, so I am happy about that. I was just wondering why it is taking me so long to heal up. My belly is still pretty swollen, just like you said...significantly during the day compared to what it looks like when I wake up. I was relieved to find someone experiencing something very similar. I, too, was not prepared for the area of my flanks and lower back to be so painful! Even when my husband just touches me lightly. I had no idea my skin would be so sensitive 2 weeks out.
multiplemom55
September 27, 2009
I am 8 weeks post surgery and still have swelling issues and still very sensitive in the lower back. Fortunately it no longer feels like someone with work boots on kicked me for hours but it is still sore.
Transformation2021
October 11, 2009
Amy 376, did you have lipo on your belly before your tummy tuck to get a better tummy tuck result? I've heard about people who have had lipo to their upper abdomen prior to a tummy tuck to achieve a better result. I am curious if thats what you have done.
Amy 376
October 12, 2009
Yes. I did have lipo in order to thin out the tissues prior to the tummy tuck. This will give a nicer healing of the sutures. It really worked out great. In fact, we almost decided against a full tummy tuck because I may not need it after all. My skin bounced back pretty nicely and it's flat. But because of the stretch marks and unevenness, we are going to go ahead with the tummy tuck in December after all the tissues have softened. I think the results are going to be really great, and I am excited.
lissette113
February 4, 2010
I had a tummy tuck about 8 years ago, it well so well pain for about two weeks then back to work. But now 8 years later I did lipo on my sides and on my flacks and yes it was a waste of money my flacks look even worst. The sadest thing after I have it done two months later I went back to get it redone and nothing I am so depress. I feel worst than before. So for those considering lipo it's a waste.
multiplemom55
September 27, 2009
Amy - you will love the tummy tuck. Everyone I know who has had it done has a flat stomach. Honestly, the pain is much easier than flanks. Let me know how it turns out.
Amy 376
October 12, 2009
Happy to hear that the TT pain is easier than the flanks. So maybe the worst part is over ??? I am almost five weeks out from the lipo and finally had one day (yesterday) where I didn't take a pain pill.
stacey01
October 7, 2009
omg multiplemom you have to go get that checked it looks like fluid build up it's definately not fat but did you have to wear compression garments or anything after? I would get another opionion from a diff doc. Good Luck.
Transformation2021
October 11, 2009
It's hard to believe that this is your four week and then eight week post op pictures. I want you to know that you are not alone. I am having similar smartlipo reults. I also am over three months post op smartlipo to my upper back and flanks and I have that same sensitivity. Do you have preop pictures you can post? I dont understand whats going on with your hips. Could they be swollen? However, your stomach looks great! I would consider a scar revision for symmetry if I was you. I think it is soon for you to see final results. Swelling may subside and you will look wonderful! It looks like you have a very nice body. I wish you luck!
whyps
October 22, 2009
multiple mom - how are your hips doing? Did they go down? I had lipo on my hips and tummy tuck at the same time I am 13 days post op and my right hip is swollen and it hurts to walk (putting pressure on the right leg).
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