Alexander George, MCh

Thank you for your query. Some swelling and bruising is expected after liposuction. However   collection of blood will have to be clinically surmised by the surgeon after his examination. In case hematoma is suspected and confirmed there are two options. Minor one may be left untouched while major ones may need some evacuation. It is therefore imperative that you discuss this  with you are surgeon+

Thank you for your query. It is unusual to find swelling that persist 6 months after liposuction. Use of compression garments therefore will not be very helpful 6 month after liposuction. You could try alternate non invasive methods for skin tightening as I don't feel that surgical options are warranted. 

Thank you very much for your query. Some swelling can be expected after liposuction. However in your case we need to make sure if this is actually a weight gain by comparing pre surgery weight and present weight. A second possibility is that since the other areas...upper half body.. have been reduced in size the lower half ...buttocks and hips have started to look comparatively bigger. It will be nice to discuss with your surgeon.

Thank you for the query. If asymmetry is the issue and if pain and discomfort is being caused by improper positioning, then you need to be reevaluated by your surgeon after all the swelling has settled  and seriously discuss if a revision surgery needs to be done. This can be decided only between you and your surgeon depending on the goals and results achieved as compared to your pre op status.

best wishes+

Thanks for the query. Some swelling is expected post operatively as a lot of internal activity goes on that is not seen on the skin surface during liposuction which is done through a keyhole incision. Usually 3 months should be a good time to evaluate though some even take up to 6 months to settle down, Do have reviews with your surgeon or else  you could see a local doc for a consultation and explain to him your concerns.

Best wishes+