I did liposuction 10 weeks ago and my stomach area looks fatter that before the procedure. Is something wrong?

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Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

You may still have some swelling at 10 weeks after liposuction of you abdomen.   Normally the swelling would be expected to be gone by 3-6 months after surgery.
If you are becoming more swollen at this point in time, please follow up with your surgeon, as your swelling should be going down now.
A compression garment can be very helpful for the swelling.
Best of luck to you,
Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are still very early in the post - operative recovery period. Swelling will gradually subside over the next three - six months. You may wear a compression garment over the next several months if you feel it helps. Hope this helps and good luck with your recovery.

Jan Hochtritt, BSc, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for your question. Swelling after Lipo suction can be excessive, especially in the first 2 to 3 months. That is the reason why we suggest to wear a compression garment. The swelling will always go away but it might take some time (6 months to completely disappear).  After a lipo suction there cannot be more fat than before (unless you have all of a sudden gained a lot of weight) Just be patient it will go down. Otherwise do seek the advice of your doctor. Have a wonderful rest of the day.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Although it can take 6 months for the swelling to fully resolve, you should be looking better than you did before your procedure. Also, if the swelling is getting worse, this really needs to be assessed in person. Schedule an appointment with your surgeon to be examined and discuss your results. Sorry to hear that you are unhappy. Best of luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have not gained any weight, you still may have a fair amount of swelling. Do let your surgeon check you to make sure you do not have a pocket of excess fluid causing part of the swelling.

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