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Smartlipo Swelling (Upper/lower Abs) and Skin Irritation
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I had smartlipo on my upper and lower abdomen...
YochellOctober 6, 2009
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I had smartlipo on my upper and lower abdomen because I had a large roll that would appear over the tops of my pants. No matter how much dieting and exercising I did, it would not go away. It wouldn't even shrink a little bit. So I decided to have the lipo so I could sit and bend down more comfortably.
Hi. I had Smartlipo on my upper and lower abdomen about 5 weeks ago. I am still swollen - I look like I have an inflated bicycle inner tube around my lower abdomen - and my abdominal skin feels like a bad sunburn. How long before these issues go away? I am 50 years old if that makes a difference in my recovery time.Replies (33)
October 6, 2009
The swelling seemed to increase after about the 2nd week when I was told I no longer needed to wear my compression garment. Since then, the swelling has remained the same.
October 8, 2009
Hi Yochell-I am 5 weeks out also and still have a big roll of fat or swelling-I almost look as bad if not worse than when I went in. I have a follow up on Friday so I'll let you know what he says. I am also wondering if maybe it just doesn't work on some people?
October 14, 2009
I am about 5 weeks post smart lipo. I also feel bigger and am bigger than I was. I was told at the consultation "if it jiggles" they can remove it. I still jiggle, but I do have hard spots under the jiggle. I am wondering if it doesn't work on everyone. I wear my garment faithfully. I did purchase a spanx high brief, because the garment they gave me have the mid thigh legs which doesn't look right with my pants. I know they say it takes some months to see improvement but this is going to be a magic act. I go back on the 20th, and I will see what they say. I can't even button the pants I could wear before surgery, I find this discouaging.
October 13, 2009
I am curious to, I am 40 and mine belly has not reduced anywhere. I still look the same, and its been 4 and a half weeks.
October 14, 2009
Hi cupid, how did your follow up go on the 9th? Did your doctor say our rolls and swelling are normal? What are we supposed to do to correct it? I go for my follow up on the 26th. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks!
I'm curious if you've had any reduction in swelling over the past 5 weeks?
Here are some related threads on SmartLipo swelling that might also help answer some of your questions: SmartLipo swelling
Good luck with your recovery and please keep us updated on your progress.