I see no difference 7 weeks post lipo, is it normal? (photos)

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Here I have included some before and after pictures. Given, there is a bit of difference. However is this my final result? I expected more. My stomach is by no means flat and I was promised it would be. My lower belly fells hard. Starting the 2nd week post, I have had about 16 lymphatic drainage/ultrasound massages to help swelling. I feel my hipbones more than i did before but it still looks fat. Will this change? There are few lumps and waviness. I still wear my compression garment at all times.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this isn't your final result. You most likely have swelling which will resolve in 3-6 months. 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. If you wanted more contouring you need to see a VASER HI DEF body contouring expert.  Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Swelling after liposuction can be persist for up to 6 months or longer.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

It is hard to see much in your photos, but they are not standardized with the postoperatively being closer to the camera and more magnified. At this point, I would recommend waiting another 3 to 4 months to be sure that all of your swelling is gone then re-evaluate your results. If unchanged, I suspect a tummy tuck will be a better option than repeated liposuction.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and sharing your photos. It is way to early to start worrying about your final result. It takes a few months to see the final result. You still may have some swelling as well. Give it some time before you start analyzing results. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Matthias Solomon, MD · Answer

Sorry about your disappointment; I do see some improvement but it appears to me that the benefits of liposuction and its realistic possibilities in you was not discussed in detail pre-operatively. I would have recommended a full tummy tuck with liposuction in your case. You need muscle tightening and excess skin removal to give you a flat abdominal contour.

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