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“Recovery - Stomach Still Has Ridges After 3 Weeks”

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Updated 8 Sep 2009
Posted 7 Sep 2009
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Spent: $8,000 in australia

Didnt mind the actual treatment just didnt think it would take so long to recover. The doctor was very professional and I am pleased with the results so far I didnt think it would take so long to get back to normal.

After 3 weeks should my stomach still have ridges in it that are hard and a bit sore and swollen after some hard work. Has anyone had this problem?

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LivenLern (unregistered guest) 9 Sep 2009
Yes. I experienced the same, but with much swelling. It has been over 2years now and i am still not pleased with the results.
marguerita (7 posts) 11 Sep 2009
I went to have a review today and its all going as per normal so I am sorry to hear you are still not happy after 2 years , have you tried massage
kathy2178 (17 posts) 11 Nov 2009
yeah I had lipo in my whole stomach done in august 14, i do look much better than better and went down 5 sizes but my stomach looks weird im not happy with the way it looks the doctor keeps telling me that is fluid and it will get better but i dont know what to think anymore,still hoping for the best
leslie2754 (5 posts) 17 May 2011
I had abdominal lipo 2 1/2 weeks ago. My stomach is flat, but it has wrinkles and hard ridges. I know some of this may improve, but I'm afraid my overall result is not going to be optimal. :( I am also still in a lot of pain. It's taking quite a while for me to recover as well. Did you finally see good results?
marguerita (7 posts) 18 May 2011
It took almost a year for the ridges to go.I am really happy with the results.Keep wearing the garment for as long as possible.The pain is only bruising and will go soon as its only a short while ago that you had it done.

I have had a second lot of lipo done on my thighs and hips and the recovery was very short,so maybe the stomach just takes a bit longer
leslie2754 (5 posts) 19 May 2011
Thank you Marguerita. That definitely makes me feel better. I'm having lymphatic drainage massage this weekend. I hope that helps to hasten the process.

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