How Can I Differentiate Swelling from Fat After Lipo?

                  When fat is removed during tumescent liposuction the fat cells are removed permanently.  This occurs because fat cells in adults don’t have the ability to regenerate. ...

                  Tumescent Liposuction is an excellent surgical technique that has the potential to dramatically improve body contour.  Unfortunately this technique isn’t for everyone for a variety of reasons. ...

Eight Liters is a very large amount.  You are very early in your post operative course.  It may take months to see the results.  We usually tell patients that it may take a year to see the final results.  Please make sure your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is aware of your concerns.  Tumes...

Thank you for your question. There are some heat involved during the melting  of the fat and sometimes a blister can form.  I would apply some Neosporin if no allergies to it or some petroleum jelly like Aquaphor. I hope this helps.

There is no restriction.  It is good to drink plenty of fluids (juices - preferably low carb- and tea are fine) after liposuction to keep yourself well hydrated, replacing fluid losses both into the tissues and out the incisions. 

The symptoms you are describing are common following liposuction. The discomfort, numbness and tingling are common. At this point I would stop all of your narcotic pain medicines as this is probably the cause of your loss of appetitie and constipation. If tolerated a nonsteroidal...