Should I look like this 7 weeks post op? (Photo)

Thanks for the question! This is VERY common after liposuction and is multifactoral...your stomach muscles are weaker since you are on restrictions for working out AND have compression on, which supports your abdomen so your muscles aren not working very hard to support you. As such, they get transiently weak. This is largely responsible for some of the "bloated" appearance. Once you are released for full activity, this will improve greatly as your abdominal muscles tighten again. Besides inactivity, swelling from lymphatics, skin laxity that hasn't had a chance remodel, and bowel regiment all play a roll. 

Best advice-be patient. This will certainly improve with time and activity. Follow the advice of your surgeon. I love radiofrequency massages after liposuction (we use thermismooth) and have had great success with a quicker recovery after liposuction as an adjunct. Although I usually start that on my patients after a couple weeks, it is not too late at 7 weeks to start the regiment to assist in your recovery. 

Best wishes, 

Dr. Hustak 

Hello.
Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. At 7 weeks it is still early to see your final results. Swelling may be present. I will suggest following up with your surgeon to rule out any fluid collection.

In view of your pictures submitted, it really is too early to see the results.  You're  still recovering from liposuction surgery.  This is very normal at this early stage.  Continue to wear your compression garment as requested.  You need to give it time at least up to 6 months. You are exercising as well as eating healthy.  You are leaning in the right direction for great results.

Hi Hope, it's still too soon to tell what your final results will be. Swelling post-liposcuction can persist for months, so it's important to be on the right after care protocols. At this point, in addition to compression, you should be doing radiofrequency treatments like Venus Legacy, truSculpt iD, Exilis and Forma, and lymphatic massage (fluid drainage) to get you through healing. It will take 6 to 12 months to see the final outcome.Ultimately, if you are unhappy with your results, please speak to your physician and ensure that he/she was a full body VASER Hi-Definition liposuction physician with extensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction. You can always get a revision procedure by an expert if needed. Best, Dr. Emer

Swelling can be incredibly frustrating after liposuction. It’s not uncommon for some degree of swelling to persist for 6-12 months postop, generally in areas that are located low within the sites that had liposuction. For example, in the abdomen I find that the lower abdomen and pubic region tend to be the most swollen for the longest period of time.You’re doing the right things by eating cleanly and wearing compression. If you are eager to get results even sooner, lymphatic massage definitely can be beneficial as well.All in all, your pictures look appropriate for 7 weeks postop. Hope this helps - Sam Jejurikar, MD

hope1717 I appreciate your concern, however it is still quite early in your recovery journey after liposuction. It appears and sounds like you are still somewhat swollen, and this is normal. It can take as long as six months for complete resolution of swelling after liposuction. Try to stay patient and positive and follow up with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Thank you for your question, you are still at the early stage of recovery. Post liposuction can take 6 month+ to fully recovery. Continue wearing your garment, eating healthy and working out for maximum results. Make sure you follow up with your surgeon if anything feels out of the ordinary. Best of luck!

My advice for liposuction patients it wait at least 3 months for the final outcome. Any bogginess or jellylike appearance confirms that yous till have a way to go for the swelling to subside. Fat is a honeycomb structure which has been emptied of its 'honey' but leaves the fibrous framework intact. The fat cell take in some body fluid from lymphatics and the blood circulation, which over time resorbs and the whole honeycomb framework collapses to give you a flatter tummy.

Hi there,
Areas that undergo liposuction often take up to 6 months for the edema (swelling) to dissipate. The rate of dissipation of the swelling is often dependent on many factors such as technique also depends on age, genetics, and lifestyle. Most patients will see 80% of their result at 1 month after surgery but the final result will not be seen until after all swelling resolves and the tissues have had a chance to shrink. This is usually 4 to 6 months postop.
Be patient for a while and if you still feel anxious about your result book an appointment with your surgeon in order to have a post-op consultation to clear your mind.
Best Regards,Prof Dr Aydin Gozu