I am at 5 days post op from liposuction to the abdomen and a breast augmentation. Only about 100cc was taken out. I do not have any bruising, numbness, or pain in my stomach but it feels hard and bloated and I look larger than I did before the surgery. Is this normal? If it's just swelling, when can I expect to see results? Is it possible I look larger than before because of weight gain? Thank you!
Answer: Liposuction Hi, Thank you for your post. At only 5 days post op it is too soon to see what your results will be. At this point you will still have a lot of swelling that will get better over time. At about 3 months after surgery you will have a pretty good idea of what your end result will be. If you have any questions or concerns I would follow up with your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Liposuction Hi, Thank you for your post. At only 5 days post op it is too soon to see what your results will be. At this point you will still have a lot of swelling that will get better over time. At about 3 months after surgery you will have a pretty good idea of what your end result will be. If you have any questions or concerns I would follow up with your plastic surgeon.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: When will I see results from liposuction? Thank you for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. Normally takes up to 6 months for final results to be seen.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: When will I see results from liposuction? Thank you for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. Normally takes up to 6 months for final results to be seen.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen Yes, this can be typical. It is too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Swelling after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen Yes, this can be typical. It is too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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September 19, 2017
Answer: When will I see results from liposuction? I'm 5 days post op. Recovery will vary based upon the amount of liposuctioned fat, but swelling can last for 3 to 6 months. The result will depend upon that amount as well as the skill with which it is removed to maintain a smooth contour. Do not worry about weight gain for the first few months. I recommend that my patients eat a healthy balanced diet, with an emphasis on protein, fresh vegetables, and whole grains with limited fat, carbohydrates, sugar, and alcohol.
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September 19, 2017
Answer: When will I see results from liposuction? I'm 5 days post op. Recovery will vary based upon the amount of liposuctioned fat, but swelling can last for 3 to 6 months. The result will depend upon that amount as well as the skill with which it is removed to maintain a smooth contour. Do not worry about weight gain for the first few months. I recommend that my patients eat a healthy balanced diet, with an emphasis on protein, fresh vegetables, and whole grains with limited fat, carbohydrates, sugar, and alcohol.
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Answer: Your liposuction results will continue developing over the next several months. I know it's hard to be patient, but seeing your final results from liposuction takes at least 3 months for the most noticeable swelling to resolve, and subtle contour improvements will likely continue for up to about 6 months post-liposuction. Hang in there—you should start seeing visible changes in just a couple weeks. Best of luck to you!
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Answer: Your liposuction results will continue developing over the next several months. I know it's hard to be patient, but seeing your final results from liposuction takes at least 3 months for the most noticeable swelling to resolve, and subtle contour improvements will likely continue for up to about 6 months post-liposuction. Hang in there—you should start seeing visible changes in just a couple weeks. Best of luck to you!
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