Swelling Near Belly Button After Liposuction

June 26, 2009
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I am almost four months post op from Liposuction. I don't understand why the swelling around my belly button is still there. The swelling on the right side of my belly button is more than that on the left side. I was instructed I could do stomach exercises this week and it did nothing but make the area around my belly button swell more. Doctor said I should still expect great improvements between now and September. What steps can I take to help reduce the swelling?

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June 28, 2009

Answer: The belly botton was undertreated

George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 28, 2009

Answer: The belly botton was undertreated

George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 28, 2009

Answer: The "donut" after Liposuction

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 28, 2009

Answer: The "donut" after Liposuction

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
June 28, 2009

Answer: 4 months post liposuction

June 28, 2009

Answer: 4 months post liposuction

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August 3, 2016

Answer: Probably not much improvement in next two months

August 3, 2016

Answer: Probably not much improvement in next two months

June 28, 2009

Answer: You probably need touch up liposuction.

June 28, 2009

Answer: You probably need touch up liposuction.

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