2 months post liposuction to ab/flanks/hips. Still feel swollen and painful. (Photo)

This is a very common question from patients.  You are just 2 months post operative from a failfly extensive liposuction procedure.  It is not uncommon to feel swollen and bloated at 2 months.  At this point you should be returning to all normal activities, exercising will help. Watch your diet and avoid salty foods. It can take up to 6 months to achieve your final result.

Thank you for your question. After liposuction there is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The later phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. It can take up to 6 months to see the final results. 

Swelling can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer