Lipo on abdomen 8 days post op. How long will it stay swollen?

April 2, 2014
Asked By:sm817

8 days ago I had lipo done in the Dominican Republic on my stomach and back (love handles) and I am still very swollen. My stomach actually looks bigger now then it did pre op. How long does it take for swelling to go down

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July 2, 2015

Answer: Swelling may take months to fully resolve after liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 2, 2015

Answer: Swelling may take months to fully resolve after liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 3, 2014

Answer: Swelling after Lipo

April 3, 2014

Answer: Swelling after Lipo

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March 3, 2018

Answer: Usually 3 months.

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March 3, 2018

Answer: Usually 3 months.

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