I have in the recent years attempted to starve myself because of the stubborn fat along my neck--which is unhealthy, I realize. I've finally decided to consider liposuction, but I'm very much underweight right now. I am hoping to gain a little to a healthy weight level, but I'm afraid if I do so after lipo, I may gain some fat along my neck and chin? (Which would exceed the point of getting surgery). Does it make any sense to gain some weight now so there is a slightly more amount of fat to remove?
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May 21, 2014
Answer: I've never heard of gaining weight in anticipation of liposuction.
Swelling and fluid retention always happens after liposucton and a weigh gain of 10 pounds is not unusual However, swelling of one leg is an symptom that you need to tell your doctor about - you should call your surgeon.
Thanks for your picture. If there is no more fluid, I agree that massage and time (3-6 months) could improve this area. The only other remedy would be surgical removal.Good luck.
Earl Stephenson, Jr, M.D., DDS, FACS
It your stage of convalescence there is still swelling which may very well be asymmetric. There is no reason to worry about this until the swelling is totally resolved. This will take a number of months.
