Seeing very little results after 12 days post op Liposuction. Any suggestions?

Most patients see improvement immediately after liposuction although swelling can obscure the long-term improvement. Occasionally more significant swelling can make it look as though very little happened which can persist for a number of weeks. Continue to be patient.

Hi, roccosmom2014.  Thanks for your question.  With any surgery, patients can retain fluid after surgery and will experience swelling, especially on the area of liposuction.  It takes at least couple weeks for the swelling to diminish; the final contour of liposuction may come about after 3 months.  Please follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instruction; massage over the liposuctioned area and wear the compression garment.  Since your plastic surgeon removed 4.6 liters, I think you will eventually see decrease in your body weight and a better contour in couple months.  With best regards.  - Dr. Kim