Hi, I had a full body tumescent lipo, 9 weeks ago. I'm happy with my results so far but I'm concerned about the asymmetry on my waist. One side is curvy while the other side is flat and hard, I massage my body everyday, I'm using my compression garment 24/7 but nothing seems to help. My plastic surgeon said that is just swelling. My next follow up is in one more month. If its swelling, how long go it will take to resolve? If not, what can I do to even out my waistline without surgery (lipo)?
Answer: Good results at nine weeks Based on the overall results, I believe your plastic surgeon has done a very nice job.Don't think of asymmetry as wrong or bad or abnormal.We are asymmetrical. We have our heart on our left side. We have two lung lobes on one side and three on the other side. For most women, their left breast sits higher on their chest than the right.To me, your body looks more symmetrical in your after picture.In your before picture, the distance between your bellybutton and your waist is much greater on your left than on your right. In your after picture, these have evened out nicely.Overall, a nice outcome.Anticipate some ongoing improvements with time.Follow up with your plastic surgeon and have him or her address your final concerns.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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Answer: Good results at nine weeks Based on the overall results, I believe your plastic surgeon has done a very nice job.Don't think of asymmetry as wrong or bad or abnormal.We are asymmetrical. We have our heart on our left side. We have two lung lobes on one side and three on the other side. For most women, their left breast sits higher on their chest than the right.To me, your body looks more symmetrical in your after picture.In your before picture, the distance between your bellybutton and your waist is much greater on your left than on your right. In your after picture, these have evened out nicely.Overall, a nice outcome.Anticipate some ongoing improvements with time.Follow up with your plastic surgeon and have him or her address your final concerns.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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September 18, 2017
Answer: Healing take one YEAR 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. My Best, Dr C
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September 18, 2017
Answer: Healing take one YEAR 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. My Best, Dr C
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