Lack of Drainage After Liposuction?

May 5, 2009
Asked By:kcoolmama in houston, tx

I am 12 days post op from liposuction. I was very surprised to find my incisions were stitched closed and I had NO drainage. I thought my surgeon said he used tumescent and no sutures. Anyway, I see some results in the abdomen, but my back is very swollen and there are some large, hard sensitive areas on my flanks.My lower body does not "seem" to be swollen but also doesn't seem changed. What is the likely cause of the lumps and is it OK? For the body parts that do not seem swollen, should I see future results or is this it? Why no drainage?

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Answer: Lack of drainage after Liposuction?

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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Ricardo L. Rodriguez, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Liposuction drainage is brief, swelling is expected to an extent

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Answer: Liposuction drainage is brief, swelling is expected to an extent

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Answer: Drainage after liposuction stops in 48 hours.

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Answer: Drainage after liposuction stops in 48 hours.

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