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Lipo on Upper/lower Abs, Hips and Lats - is This Normal??

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Pros - dont know yetCons - soreness, swelling,...

ToonsyDecember 16, 2009
$7,700

Pros - dont know yet

Cons - soreness, swelling, longer recovery than expected and more pain than expected

Why - For my stature my hips were wide, and no matter how thin I've been I've had a little pot-belly.

Almost 4 weeks after lipo on my upper and lower abs, hips and lats. I still feel thick, bruising is gone but each area is still hot painful like a bruise to the touch. I am not really happy yet with the results as I feel my middle looks "thick". My abs look flat if I look down (the pot belly look isnt like it was) but overall my middle is thick and i dont believe I am any smaller than prior to the procedure. If I try to pinch the lower ab 'flab' (carefully mind you as all my abs are still very sore) I cannot. Prior to lipo I could grab a good roll under my belly button - now I cant, but it feels like my abs are hard and distended. Is this normal? Is this swelling? Does it sound as though since I cant pinch a roll that there is hope once more time has passed that I will reduce in size?? I sure hope all this pain, soreness and healing is worth it. :(

Replies (7)

Gidget45
December 17, 2009
It takes a lot longer than 4 weeks to see your final result. At this point you still have fluid & swelling. I had abdominal lipo 4 weeks ago but am not having the pain you are experiencing. Have you been wearing a compression garment? Also, if you have had children, lipo will not make the stomach completely flat because the muscle is stretched out.
Toonsy
December 17, 2009
I wore the doctor's compression garment for a week and a half until the side zippers were so uncomfortable. I've been wearing a highwaisted Spanx garment 24 hours a day since. I havent had kids - dont plan to so no worries there! Tomorrow will be my 4 week mark - I got back in another week for my check up. I sure do hope I look better eventually. :(
tamaraitsmyname
December 18, 2009
I am 6.5 months post op and It takes a good 6 months before it feels almost normal. still a litle tender to the touch on the sides .I have had 3 children, im 45 and my stomach is flat.. that depends on how much you excersize and eat right. I had 4 liters taken out
rollins
December 19, 2009
I would advise going back into your garment if you can stand it. I "cheated" with a spanx garment briefly due to the discomfort of the zippers and swelled back up pretty badly. Now that I've been back in my compression garment for a few days I'm noticing the swelling going back down. The spanx might be your problem.
Gidget45
December 21, 2009
I think a week & a half was to soon to get out of your garment. The compression really helps with the pain & swelling. You might try wearing the spanx during the day & the compression garment at night. My stomach felt really hard at first to, you have to massage it and it will loosen up. I also feel for lumps & massage those. You don't want scar tissue or fat deposits to build up.
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