I am concerned about the swelling in my abdomen area and flanks. It’s hasn’t really improved at 17 weeks P.O. I wear my faja, foam, boards 23/7. Low sodium diet. I just started wearing my faja with a waist belt and nothing seems to help the swelling. I am drinking plenty of water and I haven’t worked out yet
Answer: 4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? (photo) Recovery from BBL is patient dependent. Much of this depends upon the amount of liposuction performed and the amount of fat transferred. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume. Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months. Suggest that you follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.
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Answer: 4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? (photo) Recovery from BBL is patient dependent. Much of this depends upon the amount of liposuction performed and the amount of fat transferred. I have observed that between 4 and 6 weeks the buttocks tend to stabilize in volume. Usually by 3 months, the swelling is minimal and totally resolved by 6 months. Suggest that you follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.
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March 13, 2019
Answer: 4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction and BBL 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. Best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look.
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March 13, 2019
Answer: 4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction and BBL 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. Best is to discuss specifically with the operating surgeon so that he /she can take a look.
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December 4, 2023
Answer: Concern 4 months after BBL Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulationson your recent procedure...The procedure of liposuction is an"insult" to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which willinitially totally obscure the operative result. Thepurpose of a compression garment is to prevent bleeding and to controlswelling. We usually recommend its use for the first 4-6 weeks after theprocedure. 60-80% of the swelling should subside within the first 6 weeks, with the remainder slowly subsiding over 6-12 months.Unfortunately, there is no preoperative photo for comparison, but your photos demonstrate decreasing swelling with improved definition of the abdominal muscles, when compared with the one week postop photos. The lateral view suggests flattening as well. Swelling resolves slowly. You are not healed yet. Continue followup care with your plastic surgeon...If not satisfied at 6 months (allowing for subsidence of swelling and the hypervascularity of healing), you may consider a secondary revisional procedure. 15% of cosmetic procedures can benefit from a touch up.Best wishes...
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December 4, 2023
Answer: Concern 4 months after BBL Hi and welcome to our forum!Congratulationson your recent procedure...The procedure of liposuction is an"insult" to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which willinitially totally obscure the operative result. Thepurpose of a compression garment is to prevent bleeding and to controlswelling. We usually recommend its use for the first 4-6 weeks after theprocedure. 60-80% of the swelling should subside within the first 6 weeks, with the remainder slowly subsiding over 6-12 months.Unfortunately, there is no preoperative photo for comparison, but your photos demonstrate decreasing swelling with improved definition of the abdominal muscles, when compared with the one week postop photos. The lateral view suggests flattening as well. Swelling resolves slowly. You are not healed yet. Continue followup care with your plastic surgeon...If not satisfied at 6 months (allowing for subsidence of swelling and the hypervascularity of healing), you may consider a secondary revisional procedure. 15% of cosmetic procedures can benefit from a touch up.Best wishes...
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Answer: 4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? (photo) Hello dear!!
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Answer: 4 months PO BBL and my swelling has not improved - What can I do? (photo) Hello dear!!
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April 1, 2019
Answer: Swelling Post BBL Typically speaking, it takes 6 months for the swelling to resolve. However, the recovery process is different for each patient. Many factors impact the recovery process, including the amount of liposuction performed and the amount fat transferred, and each surgeon has their own recovery protocol for patients. Many patients combine lymphatic massage with wearing their garment as instructed for a faster recovery. Normally, 5 to 15 treatments are performed between 2 weeks and 6 months post-procedure. I recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon.
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April 1, 2019
Answer: Swelling Post BBL Typically speaking, it takes 6 months for the swelling to resolve. However, the recovery process is different for each patient. Many factors impact the recovery process, including the amount of liposuction performed and the amount fat transferred, and each surgeon has their own recovery protocol for patients. Many patients combine lymphatic massage with wearing their garment as instructed for a faster recovery. Normally, 5 to 15 treatments are performed between 2 weeks and 6 months post-procedure. I recommend discussing your concerns with your surgeon.
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