I am 7 weeks post lipo and my belly button looks like this, why? (photos)

You most likely still have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. For liposuction after care, 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

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry that your current results have not been what you anticipated.  It is not uncommon to have prolonged swelling with extensive liposuction of the abdomen, and for 7 weeks after surgery you are still experiencing its effects.  I know waiting is difficult but it may take several months for you to see your long-term results from surgery but each week should bring steady improvement.  Talk to your surgeon for reassurance. 

Hi and thanks for the question and photos. You can expect some component of firmness/ lumpiness and swelling up to 16 weeks after surgery. Your belly button may just be going through normal post op swelling which should resolve. Make sure that you bring this issue up with your ps. Best of Luck - Dr. Hardy... 

You are still very early in the healing process and still have swelling. Over the next 4 months the swelling will gradually go down. Please follow your surgeon's instructions about wearing garments, massage, and exercise.

You are correct in that liposuction is not a weight loss tool. You may see a pound or two difference once swelling subsides. Liposuction is used or contouring and removing stubborn fatty deposits that are superficial. That being said, any fat that is visceral and located inside your abdominal cavity around your organs can only be treated with proper diet and exercise. Swelling post liposuction is guaranteed and can lasts 3-6 months before you begin to see your final results. Continue to wear your compression garment and follow up with your surgeon for possible massage techniques for reducing swelling faster.