How long does it take for liquid to metabolize after liposuction? (Photo)

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I had lipo on my abdomen and back. I'll be 2 weeks post op in two days. My lower stomach is puffy and seems to be filled with liquid, but I'm no longer draining. Can I expect this to go down? Will lymph massages help? Should I get an abdominal board? Im so worried that this will not go down with just the compression garment.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It takes weeks to months to get improvement after liposuction.  Compression, venus legacy/vanquish/cellutone and z wave, with lymphatic massage help dramatically to tighten skin and improve the outcome.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph and it appears that you have obtained a very nice result.  Most of the swelling after liposuction alone will resolve over the first 6-8 weeks after the procedure.  It is very common to feel puffy and this can be improved with continuous use of your compression garment over this time.  Allow your results another month to mature, you should be happy with your results!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on
your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult
with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than
fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed
performing a thigh lift. Hugs!

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