4 months ago I had liposuction in my abdomal area and flanks. I have gained weight in those areas since then. I am working out and eating healthy. Did I waste my money? I am 22 years old and not obese. I just have problems keeping weight off my stomach area. I looked good 4 months ago after my surgery. Now I almost look the same as I did before my liposuction. Idk if my IBS has anything to do with it
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Liposuction is difficult in all patients, probably more difficult in heavy patients. When people talk about liposculpture what they really mean is superficial liposuction. If you're doing deep liposuction any irregularities in the liposuction will not show through the skin because a layer of fat...
I
typically have my patients wear their compression garments for at least two
weeks after their procedure. This helps bring down the swelling as much as
possible. I've had quite a few patients wear them for longer in the past
because they like the extra support.
As a patient you may be able to distinguish
seroma from swelling by feeling for a fluid wave. If you place your hand
on one side of the area of concern and you feel a “wave” sensation with your
other hand (on the other side of the area of concern) you likely have a
seroma. Your surgeon wil...