Bloating Stomach After Eating Post-VASER Hi Def Liposuction- How To Fix?

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3 weeks post Vaser Hi Def on my abdominal and love handle area I now become extremely bloated after eating and drinking. I'm still swollen and know that takes time to reduce before seeing the final result, however I never used to get bloated pre surgery when I ate or drank. Now even consuming the tiniest amount of food or drink my stomach blows up like a balloon. I'm health conscience so I eat/drink clean fresh foods low in salt and are gluten, sugar & preservatives free. Is this normal?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

You are still healing and most likely experiencing swelling; which is not uncommon. Gentle #walking may increase circulation and help to alleviate swelling. But you must not strain or push yourself. Also, if you were provided a post-procedure #garment, be sure you are wearing it until prescribed otherwise by your doctor. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Many patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after procedures, as directed by their doctor; some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.
The final results of the procedure are typically most noticeable 2-4 months following the #Vaser. So, you must have patience. The swelling will gradually diminish while the contours of the treated area(s) can continue to improve up to one year post procedure; becoming more apparent in appearance. If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

It would be helpful to see pictures to determine what is truly meant by "bloating" and "swelling". I've performed hundreds of Vaser hidef cases and I've learned that the post-operative management of edema and seroma must be aggresive for the first 3-4 weeks to achieve the desired results. We perform daily post lipo care with drainage manuevers the first 7-10 days followed by 2-3 weeks of close monitoring 3 times per weeks to detect any seroma or fluid collections which may require needle aspiration. We employ first stage compression guarment for the first 10 days and second stage guarment round the clock for the next 6 weeks. Patient activity is gradually increased to full strength excercise at the end of the first 4 weeks. Occasionally low dose diuretics and corticosteroids are used in my practice to manage edema and inflamation. We also recommend a low salt diet the first 4 weeks to minimize tissue fluid retention.

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