Compression garment 3 weeks after lipo (due to a skin blister). Is this normal? (Photo)

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I am 5.7 & 88kg.got lipo done on 6may;15litres of fat was removed from thighs,abdomen,flanks,back.My thighs bruised badly&I was in severe pain.then on the thigh on the bruised area developed a blister.Due to This my surgeon put the garment on me AFTER 3 weeks of surgery.is this normal? Is the blister normal?I've not had significant weight loss either.The garment really hurts my thighs.There was a lot of seroma and it has already been drained 6times.im confused if my healing is on the right path?

Kevin G. Rose, MD · Answer

If you are not happy with the care you are receiving from the surgeon who did your surgery it may be time to schedule a second opinion with another board certified plastic surgeon in your area.

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

It sounds like you have a lot of concerns after your liposuction. The changes that you are describing are not common at all but, obviously, can happen. Did you say that "15 litres of fat was removed" or was it a typo?I would recommend that you continue seeing your doctor or even have a second opinion from another doctor that does liposuction.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

Having 15 liters removed is a lot to do in one session. It is hard to know how large your blister is, but it looks like it will take some time to heal. If you are worried about complications and are not getting enough answers, you can always seek a second opinion, even if that opinion costs you some money.  Best wishes.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Most plastic surgeons limit liposuction to less than 5 L per procedure.When more fat is removed, then it is appropriate to keep patients in the hospital.15 L is the most I've heard of anyone removing during a single procedure.With that amount of fat removed, I would anticipate major physiological changes and potentially blood loss to the point of needing blood transfusions. The injuries you show appear to be full thickness, or third-degree, skin loss.Typically, such areas need to be surgically removed, and wound care needs to be started.Make sure you're being properly managed.You should be staying in close contact with your plastic surgeon.Ask him or her for a detailed plan of action for getting you through this.Since you're still alive, you will probably do better and better with time as the healing process continues.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Compression garment 3 weeks after lipo (due to a skin blister). Is this normal? (Photo)

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