So I just had lipo of the abdomen and back. I understand there will be areas that are lumpy post lipo but on my lower abdomen on the left side it's really puffy either swollen or there's still fat? and the right side is pretty flat Like there is nothing underneath the skin. The left side feels tender so is that typical of post lipo swelling? Or is this a permanent damage and the ps took out more fat on left side than the right side?
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Answer: Swelling after Liposuction--After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.
If your surgeon did not explain to you about the swelling caused by liposuction, I am sorry. You are swollen and it takes a lot of time to subside. But since nothing can replace a personal examination, I suggest you return to your surgeon to be...
Thank you for your query. It is unusual to find swelling that persist 6 months after liposuction. Use of compression garments therefore will not be very helpful 6 month after liposuction. You could try alternate non invasive methods for skin tightening as I don't feel that...
Hello, Thank you for your photos and explaining your current situation. It looks like a reaction not an infection. However, I suggest to contact your operating Surgeon so that he/she can evaluate you in person and properly diagnose you.We wish you the best of luck!
