I Had Lipo with Fat Transfer to Hips 1 Wk Ago. Way Too Much Volume. How Do I Kill Some Fat Cells?

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7 Days ago, I had lipo done on inner thighs, banana roll, arms, tummy, PLUS fat transfer to outer thighs/hips to fill in an overzealous lipo from 3 years ago. Went in at 127 pounds, and am 135 and rising, 7 days later. Swelling + over correction = WAY too much volume on my outer thighs. How do I decrease swelling/fluid retention? How do I kill some fat cells as well? Thank you, Nervous in DC

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

7 days post surgery is still very early for you to judge the results of your surgery - be patient and follow up with your surgeon.  You most likely have swelling and fluid retention.

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
For now it is too soon to see how your final result will look like. You are still in the healing process, so I recommend to be patient, wear your compression garment and follow all other instructions given by your surgeon. If you're still worried don't hesitate to ask your doctor. Good luck.
  
Regards
  
Dr. Israel Mañon
  
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Raj S. Ambay, MD · Answer

It is too early to make any judgement and would not recommend you try to kill fat cells because you have no control over how much fat will die and from where. Wait it out and let the swelling dissipate on its own.

Philip Young, MD · Answer

Seven days is too early to tell. You have a lot of inflammation and swelling that will go down with time. I wouldn’t even start judging the results until at least one month after your procedure. There are ways to decrease the amount of fat that will survive. You can inject steroids, take oral steroids, liposuction the areas of concern, mesotherapy, etc. I would wait for now.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

At only seven days, you are far too early to be able to judge the ultimate outcome from the surgery. It may take at least 6 months to have a better idea of the results of the fat injections. Be patient.

I Had Lipo with Fat Transfer to Hips 1 Wk Ago. Way Too Much Volume. How Do I Kill Some Fat Cells?

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