2 weeks post op, how come I'm not losing weight after my Liposuction? Proper eating and exercising is not working.

It is very common to only lose a few pounds (if any) with liposuction. It is not a weight loss procedure - it is for body contouring. Don't worry. 2 weeks is very soon after liposuction. You can have fluid shifts and may even gain a little bit of weight. It will take about 6 months to see results. This means that you have to be patient. Combining lipo with a good diet and exercise should get you wonderful results. Be sure to consult with your surgeon as well.

You are only 2 weeks out from surgery and have not reached an endpoint yet.  Do not be concerned as this is very common.  Patients may weigh MORE than they did before surgery for several weeks but this will gradually disappear as your tissues heal and all the swelling goes down.  Continue with the sound lifestyle you are presently living with increasing activity and ambulation, a good diet with lots of protein and be patient.  The pounds will come off.

I always tell patients not to expect any weight loss after liposuction. Liposuction is a body contouring procedure and not a weight loss procedure. Sometimes a person's weight on the scale can even be higher in the early post-operative period because of fluid retention and swelling, a normal response to surgery. Even though 4.8 liters was removed, a good portion of the aspirate is fluid. Because of swelling, fluid retention, and constipation after surgery, the amount removed usually does not register on the scale. The scale should not be used to assess your results. Results are based on what your body contours look like, and how your existing clothing sizes look and fit. It takes a minimum of 6 weeks for the swelling to start to go down, and for patients to realize their new body contour. Some patients take 4-6 months for final edema and scar tissue to resolve.  Everyone is different, and everyone heals at different rates. Results are very weight responsive; meaning, do your part and continue to follow a healthy diet and eventually incorporate exercise into your routine for the best results.  Be patient and over time I am sure you will be pleased with your new silhouette.

It may be counterintuitive, but you can weigh more after a liposuction than before. Often, the patient can fill with edema fluid (mostly water) in the areas of surgical treatment. Water weighs more than fat so the weight goes up.Stick to your habits of healthy eating and an active lifestyle and you should do great!

Weight loss after liposuction is the same as it is prior to liposuction. It takes dedication and time. Don't get discouraged.

Hi Margrete,Hang in there, you are doing fine.I tell my patients:- don't go on the scale the 1 st 6 weeks because of the body fluid variation within your tissues- massage, massage- follow the Dukan diet on line, it is free, and easy high protein diet.- walk 3 miles a day in 1 h.- at 2 weeks , go back to the gym- wear spanx, or better, a corset which will give you a waist and act as an external lap band- cut down alcohol, salt- take a bath with epsom salt and massage the lipo area.and wait 6 weeks post-op to check your weight,good luckFlorence Mussat

Liposuction is designed to change shape or contour related to fat. Some skin tightening occurs. Liposuction is not weight loss.Bone,muscle, water weigh much more than fat. Swelling and scarring in the tissues adds temporary weight. Be patient.