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.

John E. Nees, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome
to our forum!
Congratulations
on your recent procedure...The procedure of liposuction is an
"insult" to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which will
initially totally obscure the operative result. Swelling represents an
accumulation of tissue fluid within the soft tissues. The application of localized compression to the involved area will cause a temporary indentation which will most likely dissipate with time.You should make your surgeon aware of the problem so that it can be monitored during early healing. 
The
purpose of a compression garment is to prevent bleeding and to control
swelling. We usually recommend its use for the first 4-6 weeks after the
procedure. 
60-80%
of the swelling should subside within the first 6 weeks, with the remainder
slowly subsiding over 6-12 months.
In the unusual situation where the indentation persists, secondary revision could be contemplated in 6 months. 15% of cosmetic procedures may require a secondary touch up.
Best wishes.

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.

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