Hello, I'm female, 35 years old, 5'6", 128 lbs.Had tumescent arm lipo by a double board certified PS to fix a contour deformity after a botched mole removal performed by another PS. I am now 4 wks post op and as the swelling has gone down,I have this horrible rippling and tightness.Was told I was a good candidate. Not much was removed (approx 175 ccs)I have good skin elasticity.I have a 5 week post op appt coming up to discuss.Is this normal and what are the chances of it resolving on it's own?
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Numbness associated with liposuction will usually go away between months 2 and 3. Numbness with the thigh tuck could be permanent. It could take up to a year for the sensation to return if it will return. Your healing time is up to one year with the thigh tuck, and six months with liposuction....
Swelling and/or firmness is typical, and can last 3-6 months after your procedure. Because your garment is loose, I recommend following up with your Doctor about getting a compression garment that fits. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage a...
Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. It can take 3-6 months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.