On 9 Sep I had tumescent liposcupture on my abdomen (with mild etching), flanks, inner/outer thighs and knees. I am finding it very hard to transition from one position to another (sitting to standing, etc...) without it feeling like the muscles and skin in my legs and stomach are pulling and are so tight that my movements are seriously hampered. Not to mention that it's pretty painful. Is this sort of stiffness to be expected, for how long and what can I do about this? I feel like I'm 90!
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November 17, 2019
Answer: Stiffness and reduced range of motion after Liposuction
Thanks for your question. While there may be some residual swelling still at this point, at 6 weeks out from your liposuction you have probably seen the majority of the skin tightening you will get. Liposuction in general addresses excess fat, but does not particularly result in skin...
Your results look fairly typical for being four weeks out from liposuction.My guess is you have carried at least one full pregnancy and have mild muscle separation, some mild skin laxity and some extra belly fat.If I'm correct, then liposuction will have treated one out of your three issues, and...
You have a great result. Healing takes ONE YEAR. At 4 months you are 70% there. At 6 months you are 85% there and at 9 to 12 months you are 100% there. Healing cannot be rushed. So be patient and enjoy you lovely results...
