Am I excreting fat?

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I had lipo June 13. Everything has went great accordingly. For three days, I feel like I am going to have a loose stool, but it's fat. Is this norm a l or something completely unrelated?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Fat cannot go out in the stool unless there are internal issues that would not be related to liposuction.  I suggest you speak to your physician.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately this would not be normal or expected after liposuction and I would recommend seeing your medical doctor for an evaluation.  Best wishes.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. This is the surgical procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin, abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied, it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain. Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery, that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed performing a thigh lift…

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you truly have fat in your stool, it is not from liposuction , but from your diet. I would suggest seeing your primary care physician and discussing this.

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