On 3rd Dec I had breast implants with fat transfer and extra lipo to waist, flanks, stomach and inner thighs. My stomach looks exactly the same which they said was due to swelling but now after asking 4 times they've told me they could only get 150cc of fat. 1 of my wishes was flat stomach but I still have roll of protruding fat. Is it swelling or is it that they only took 150cc?
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Thanks for your question and I am sorry for your complication. It does sound like you have a seroma, which is unusual after liposuction alone. I would recommend this fluid to be drained by your plastic surgeon or a radiologist under ultrasound guidance. The radiologist would also be able to...
Swelling is very common after liposuction to any area of the body, and can take up to 6 months to fully resolve. Generally, patients are able to return to their daily activities by the time they are 5 days post-op, but swelling can vary from person to person. It appears that you may have a...
You can certainly have liposuction without having a tummy tuck. The
two procedures address different issues with the body. A tummy tuck removes
loose, excess abdominal skin that can result from pregnancy or weight
fluctuations. Liposuction can target problem spots almost anywhere on the body
to...