Laser lipo results started off amazing, now look worse. 2 months post-op. (Photos)

You may still have some swelling, which may last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease any 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

What you are seeing is swelling, not fat. It takes about 6 to 12 months for your body to go through the entire healing process after liposuction and for the swelling to completely resolve. Continue your lymphatic massages. Be sure to stick to your exercise regimen and diet. If you don't like what you look like in six months, consult with the board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who performed the liposuction to get an evaluation.

Continued healing can take 6-12 months in some patients. Lower swelling vs deep scar tissue should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon for best instructions and options.

Thanks for the question, as someone who does a lot of liposuction I wish I had a quick and easy fix for you. What has happened is that most of the swelling/scar tissue has migrated down with gravity and therefore you are seeing some differential healing. I do not think you need all of the fancy expensive healing machines. It will get better on its own with time, one thing my patients have told me about is at home massagers like the facia blaster. This is a cheap quick at home fix to roll out like a baker the extra scar tissue that forms in the lower part of the abdomen. I wish you the best!

 It is normal for swelling to get worse for few weeks after liposuction then get better.   I could be more helpful if i had the answers to the following questions.  I would like to know more about your surgery and postoperative care.  What laser was used? Was it combined with a tumescent liposuction? What if any compression garments have you been wearing?  Have you been doing any lymphatic massage?   Any other changes in your health? 

you need to be more patient. the entire process of improvement takes 6 months. Massaging the area will help smooth it out faster and will help the internal firm areas resolve faster. i always tell my patients that it is a partnership. The Smartlipo will help reduce fat in the specific areas treated. however, if they can also decrease their total body fat by increased exercising and dieting, they will get an even better result.good luckdavid berman md

In all likelihood, what you are seeing is residual swelling that can take months to resolve.  There are a few things you can do to reduce the swelling. First, I would recommend a compression garment even at this late date. In order to prevent lines that happen with many of these garments, you can use soft gauze pads in those areas to provide for a more even compression. Even though it is not as important now as it was during the first two weeks after your procedure, it will help the swelling and I would recommend wearing it for at least the next two weeks. I would also recommend lymphatic drainage massage for the next two weeks as well at least three times per week. Topical DMSO along with ultrasound heating is also helpful in reducing swelling and inflammation. I would suggest asking the doctor who performed the procedure to get his/her opinion about any of these suggestions. All of what I have mentioned will help you to achieve a better result. Good luck.
Dr. Knott

I agree with many of the answers below.  I would say there are a few things to think about. Sometimes when you are allowed to take off your garment - you will tend to have more swelling than you are used to having when you had the garment on most of the time. This is normal. The amount of swelling you have can be surprising in comparison. However - whether you have a notable amount of swelling or not - it will resolve slowly week to week. It can take as long as 6 months for the swelling to completely resolve.  The more active you are, the more likely you are to have the swelling resolve a little faster.  If you do nothing - it will resolve. However- most people are more comfortable if they massage, exercise, or use one of the types of treatments that help with skin tightening or lymphatic drainage.  In general, radio frequency, lymphatic massage, or a simple foam roller at home can be very helpful in reducing swelling and breaking up any scar tissue that could be forming.   
There are really only two common ways for actual fat to return in the area. One would be if you gain weight, and the other would be if you have high cholesterol that is not controlled.  The high cholesterol issue is a significant one to know about before you do the procedure. It is generally part of your pre-op check. 
Have no fear- in time you are very likely to look just like you did right after the procedure. It just takes time.  But you can massage the area, and use a roller to help things along if you are concerned about it. 
I hope that was helpful-  it is a common question- so glad you asked! 

Celia Remy, MD