I had a tummy tuck with liposuction two months ago and I have some tight "pulled" skin on my abdomen. I had a daily lymphatic massages for over a month and I am still massaging the area daily, will this go away? Any other treatments recommended? Thank you!
February 5, 2019
Answer: Will tightness and hard skin after lipo 2 months ago go away? Thanks for your question. Healing after a tummy tuck and liposuction procedure is usually retty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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February 5, 2019
Answer: Will tightness and hard skin after lipo 2 months ago go away? Thanks for your question. Healing after a tummy tuck and liposuction procedure is usually retty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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March 24, 2019
Answer: Will tightness and hard skin after lipo 2 months ago go away? Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal. I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results. It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon. Good luck :)
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March 24, 2019
Answer: Will tightness and hard skin after lipo 2 months ago go away? Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal. I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results. It is important for the compression garment to be very tight, for it to help with the swelling, after surgery. Please, follow up close with your plastic surgeon. Good luck :)
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