I am fatter 8 weeks post Vaser lipo. Is this normal? (Photo)

Yes, it's normal and 8 weeks is too soon for results because recovery varies greatly between patients. Final #results can
usually be seen 2-4 months later as the swelling continues to diminish and
contours become more defined, but improvement will continue for 4–6 months as
swelling and irregularities resolve. These contours can even improve throughout the year after surgery.Also, exercise is typically
recommended after two weeks to minimize #adhesion between skin and deeper
tissues. You can slowly begin walking, swimming, or riding a stationary
bicycle. Be sure that you follow your surgeon’s instructions as to caring for
yourself during #recovery (such as wearing garments or lymphatic massage) and visit your surgeon in his/her office since your e-mails are not answered.
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Hi there,

It is very unlikely you have more fat after the vaser procedure but likely you are still carrying the water weight that is associated with the numbing solution that is used during vaser liposuction.  Some patients will see a huge shift in weight for the first couple months but it will decrease with time.  You can aid in this by getting lymphatic massages, and keeping to a low sodium diet which will help decrease the water retention.
The final results will not be seen until 6-7 months.  You are only 33% of the way there, be patient and stay committed to a clean diet!
Good luck

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

The recovery from Vaser Liposuction varies tremendously from person to person.  While many people are seeing good results by week 5 or 6, I do occasionally have patients that are "fatter" for 10-12 weeks.  The lymphatic drainage massages are a good idea.  I also recommend that you walk as much as possible starting the day after the surgery.  This helps to decrease the swelling more quickly.  In addition, holding heating pads to the area and doing self-massage can increase blood flow, which also speeds up the healing. I would recommend putting on the sweat pants and a t-shirt and getting outside for 1-2 hours of walking a day.  I think you should also call the surgeon's office and schedule a follow-up appointment so that you can talk to him or her about his in person.Best of luck to you.

It is not possible to be fatter following VASER lipo as the fat is removed maximally; what you are observing is swelling; you need to cut down on your salt intake and start exercising; your swelling can take upto 3 months to resolve; if you want to see what you will look like ask your surgeon for his immediate postoperative photos; we always take these to show you so that you can appreciate what was accomplished for you.

Good Day. Thank you for your question.There are two issues with weight gain after surgery:1. Actual caloric gain, which increases your weight.2. Post-treatment water gain from swelling (3rd spacing), which may increase your weightSwelling largely improves by two months post-treatment. However, final body contouring results take 5-6 months.There are a number of techniques you can do to facilitate swelling (lymph edema) resolution: Therapeutic ultrasound (Quantashape or Vasershape), manual massage and Endermologie.Further skin tightening and fat reduction can be accomplished through using Therapeutic ultrasound (Vasershape) and radio frequency (RF) devices such as Venus Legacy.Weight gain is unfortunately common from increased calories after liposuction surgery due to a change in your daily routine. Most patients do not exercise at all for two weeks and have a less vigorous workout for 4-6 weeks after surgery due to discomfort and instructions to taper into exercise fro the surgeon. Sedentary time can give you more time at home and more time to eat.How to lose weight again?Good nutrition and limiting caloric intake, continue your exercise routine and in the short turn, increase the time you are exercising by 15-30 minutes each session to lose weight.Finally, hormone testing and bioidentical supplementation has yielded better and more long-lasting results when I introduced this to my practice over five years ago. Unfortunately, most surgeons are not trained in this specialty, so you may need to find a physician other than your surgeon to evaluate you.In summary, good nutrition, may be some calorie restriction, continue your exercise regimen, perform some post-treatment therapies, such as annual massage, RF and ultrasound may be of benefit.Try to be patient for the final results and take control of the things you can.