7 days post op Tumescent Liposuction, I'm still very swollen and still bruising! Any suggestions

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I had tuminisent lipo exactly 7 days ago. I had upper and lower abs and flanks done. the flanks are a little smaller but my abs are still big, sore and puffy. As a matter of fact they never really got flat during the procedure. I notice others saying their abs were flat right after then got bigger but mine never got flat. Does this mean they won't every be flat and I wasted my money?

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Liposuction is the kind of procedure that has a lot of swelling associated with it and it may take up to 3-4 months to notice the end results.  My advice to you is to be patient and you will notice a decrease in the swelling on a daily basis.

Ira H. Rex lll, MD · Answer

Your body sees this area as having been injured. It responds with swelling. Patients have different amounts of swelling. You need to wait 3 to 6 months to see your final results. Usually, at about six weeks, you can start to get a pretty good idea of what things will look like.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Too early in the healing process. Traditional liposuction in the first week will result in pain, swelling and bruising.  Minimize activities and use your compression binder.  Final results will take 6-12 months.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, there. It is normal to be swollen and bruised after liposuction.  You are only 7 days post-op from liposuction.  The result of liposuction may take up to 3 months. In addition, every patient may heal differently as everyone's body is different and his/her surgery is performed by different surgeon.  I ask my liposuction patients to wear compression garment and to massage the area.  Please check with your plastic surgeon about his/her post-operative care/recommendation.  Good luck with your recovery.

R. Stewart Collins, MD · Answer

Swelling after liposuction is common.  Some patient become much more swollen than others.  It usually takes a couple of months before the final results of liposuction are visible.   Good luck with your continued recovery.

7 days post op Tumescent Liposuction, I'm still very swollen and still bruising! Any suggestions

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