After Liposuction my Abdomen Feels Like a Swollen Balloon? (photo)

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dear, I did liposuction on 29 September 2012. Before the liposuction my weight was 67/68 kilo and they removed 5.2 liter fat! My weight is now 69 kilo..i did not eat more then before! My abdomen feels like a balloon and i am worried. I am still not seeing any result. Will this change or why is it my abdomen so much swollen after so many weeks. PLs help me ...i am very worried about the result. Thank you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Swelling and weight gain after liposuction is common.  Compression can help with the contours afterwards, but swelling may last 6 months.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

A before posted photo would have been very helpful. But please seek second opinions in person to see if you are retaining fluids.

Lawrence Osman, MD · Answer

Swelling after liposuction can last for up to 6 months, so no need to worry! Most of the swelling goes down by 3 months. The amount of swelling is often proportional to the amount of fat removed from a specific area, and 5.2 liters is a lot of fat from just the abdomen.

Stuart B. Kincaid, MD, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

Swelling takes 6-12 months for you to see final results. Are you wearing your compression garment to help with the shaping and swelling.

After Liposuction my Abdomen Feels Like a Swollen Balloon? (photo)

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