Will this indent in my mons pubis post liposuction go away? (photos)

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12 days post op. woke up post op with a garment on and padding (like bed wetting paper) 1 flat across back and 1 big pad in front rolled up but was flat. I wasn’t told what this was for & when/if to remove it. Over the week the chunky padding moved around mons where I used the toilet etc. I finally emailed clinic- was told it was just for weeping & safe to remove. I now have big indent where it was. Is this forever?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. At 12 days post op you have yet to see your final results. Swelling is normal. It can take up to six months for all swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon’s post op instructions.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Swelling in the first week after liposuction is quite common. 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.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear TaraUK,
I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has instructed you to do post operatively.At the early stage of the healing process, the tissues are still swollen. Once the swelling subsides  you will be able to see the final result of your surgery. Most likely that this will improve once your swelling resolves. 
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

TaraI appreciate your concern, but it still too early to evaluate your final result. At this early stage of your recovery, there is still significant swelling. It can take as long as six months for all swelling to resolve. Try to stay patient and positive follow up with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

You are still early in the healing process and what you are seeing are not your final results yet. Liposuction usually takes around 6 months to fully heal and only by then will you be able to conclude your results. Indentations are not uncommon early in the healing process and these will usually resolve as you heal through the coming months. Follow your surgeon's instructions to prevent complications.

Will this indent in my mons pubis post liposuction go away? (photos)

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