I had Vaser Lipo almost 5 weeks ago, my weight is the same. Does this mean I'm gaining weight?

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Before surgery I was 127.5-128.5...for about 3-4 days around day 10 I was down to 126 but since then Ive stuck around 127ish to 129ish. My question is since my Dr. took out about 2 lbs worth, does that mean Ive gained about 2 lbs since my surgery? I eat the same as I did before and pretty much the same amount of exercise.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I always tell my patients to resist the temptation to weigh themselves after surgery including liposuction. VASER lipo or any lipo is not a weight reduction procedure, it is a body countouring procedure. With VASER, which I have used for over 10 years, you can get more swelling if the contouring is done to sculpt out the muscles of the abdomen, back and arms. Be patient, follow your surgeon's advise. Stay away from the scale!

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

You should not expect a reduction of the weight on the scale after any type of liposuction as this procedure is for contouring and not weight loss. You will go through fluid retention and water weight fluctuation during the first 3-6 months of recovery and may actually see a temporary increase in weight on the scale due to fluid retention. This generally resolves especially with a strict post-lipo care regimen.

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