Hi, i am today almost 3 weeks post-op and i am starting to worry because even though if i am aware the it might take up to month for the swelling to go down, i am still a little concerned about my stomach size being this big after 3 weeks post op! Alot of pic i have seen show impresive results and liposuction candidates look skinny within the first 10 days! Please someone help! Is this normal or no?
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I frequently perform liposuction in patients who have had mesh or lapband/bypass. i typically speak to their physician to ensure they are okay with the treatment, but there has never been a complication in my hands doing this many times under tumescent anesthesia (with and without a laser)...
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your liposuction.Almost all liposuction is done as an outpatient.An exception would be a large volume liposuction - of more than 7 L. (7000 ccs).Another exception would be a health condition that required overnight monitoring - but this is rare with cosmetic...
Swelling is normal after surgery especially during a menstrual period. Eating salty food in the immediate postoperative period also will contribute to unwanted swelling or bloat. Wearing a compression garment can help some of the swelling. Joshua Korman MD
