I had liposuction, not sure the exact type of procedure, on my flanks, 90 days ago (the doctor said he removed 400grams). I still have puffy flanks, and it all looks almost identical to me, before and after. I have read many questions on here staying most swelling will have gone down after 90 days, but that it takes a full 6 months or more to see totally final results. Is this the most reduction I can expect? I wore the compression garment for a full 60 days.
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June 14, 2014
Answer: Prolonged swelling or inadequate results after #liposuction
I usually permit my patient to walk as much as they wish beginning the day of surgery, and then, based on post op recovery, allow a return to full activity by three weeks.
Your surgeon's recommendation will be based on better info than we will have, so I would sooner observe whatever...
Your surgeon can answer this question best. There are areas where there is more connective tissue scattered about the fat, and that is most likely what your surgeon referred to. That can lengthen the time that the swelling lasts, and may render you more uncomfortable for a day or two...
It would be helpful to know how far out from surgery you are. If it is a month, it would not be surprising to see little difference. If it is six months, any swelling should have resolved, and this would probably be your final result.
There are numerous techniques for liposuction, and...
