Nearly 3 months post op lipo. Will I see any improvement at all? (Photos)

Thanks for your question and photos. Remember your post op weight really should not change much post op, you didn't have a lot of fat (based on your pre op photo). Continue to wear your compression garment. Be patient. Good luck.  

Most times if you dont see a dramatic improvement by 3-4 months then you've probably gained some weight. You should be down at least the amount of fat removed (2.2 lbs/1000 cc fat removed). Lose the weight and see what it looks like. It also may be that you just didn't get enough removed the 1st time. By now we know if a tough up lipo is needed.

Hello,At three months, it is very unlikely you have any significant swelling, but surely there is some left. Your photos seem to indicate you are fuller than pre-op, which should never be the case at any time in your post-op period. I don't think more time or continued compression will be helpful at point.  Go get a few second opinions from ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons. You'll need to be examined anyway. Best of luck!

You can have swelling for 3-6 months after your procedure so it's still too early for your final results. I do recommend adding RF treatments externally like venus legacy, exilis ultra, Vanquish, shock/vibration therapy like Cellutone/z wave, hyperbaric oxygen and compression in order to decrease swelling and improve results.  If you are unhappy you could consider a VASER HI DEF contouring revision procedure.  Best, Dr. Emer

Liposuction recovery can differ for different people depending on your healing potential, post-operative care, and your lifestyle. Generally speaking, changes can continue to occur even after 3 months out. It is important to adhere to the instructions given to you by your surgeon for optimal results. Liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure and therefore your weight is not an indicator of how successful the procedure was. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Plastic Surgery