My skin feels like its stretching but painful after lipo. Any suggestions?

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I am 4 weeks 4 days post up & sometimes when I move around or sit-up I feel as if my skin is stretching but like if it doesn't have elasticity

Sheldon Lincenberg, MD · Answer

At this point in your recovery, the fat layer usually feels firm and rubbery and the skin layer resists your twisting and bending movements. As the last bit of swelling leaves the fat layer, it will soften up and feel like normal fat. And then the skin will slide easily over the fat, without a feeling of resistance or stretching.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The fat and skin layers can often feel firm and lumpy in the early healing phases after liposuction.This is typically seen between one to six weeks after the procedure.Expect the results to soften and final swelling to be gone by three to six months.Best of luck, Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

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