I had liposuction exactly 2 months ago. I am a bartender that is forced to go back to work and cannot wear my compression garments while I'm at work for 10 hours at a time on my feet. Towards the end of my shift, I feel extremely tired and get very swollen. Is this normal? I only work 2 days a wk. Will taking off my compression garments for a bit affect my healing, or surgery? My doctor said I couldn't take it off for atleast 3months! I also have 2 drinks per night is that bad?
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The upper abdomen and inner thighs may not hurt much after liposuction.You need to read the surgeon's operative note and wait for your healing to see what was done.Bruising and swelling are the usual signs that a liposuction was done - but bruising may be very slight.
You are still healing. Swelling is worst in the lower abdomen because of gravity. The hardness is from swelling.You need to wait 3 months to see significant improvement and 6 months to see the final result.lMassage and other therapies may help....although I am not convinced.
Hi Ozzy,Thanks for your question-- I'm sorry to hear that your surgery didn't meet the expectations that you had for fat removal! It's difficult to answer this question without an exam. I suspect that some of your fat may have been intra-abdominal, meaning that it is deeper than the...