Hi! I had liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen on August 17th. The photo on the left was taken the night before the procedure and the photo on the left was taken 20 minutes ago. I was 126 pounds the day of surgery and I still weigh the same. I'm really not happy with the results and although I don't think it's possible, I was wondering if there's any chance I could still be swollen? Is it possible that I wasn't a good candidate for liposuction? Thanks for your help.
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Thank you for asking about your facial swelling.I am so sorry to hear of your facial swelling but this is something your own surgeon needs to treat.It sounds like an anaphylactic reaction, possibly to Keflex.Whatever the medicine that led to the rash, you should never take it again.Always see a...
Hi-Thanks for the question. From the photo you have sent it is really difficult to say. Need to look at both sides to compare. It takes up to 6-9 months for everything to settle down after liposuction. I am sure your surgeon will only be too happy to see you and reassure you.
My suggestion would be for your first surgery to be a bariatric surgery procedure to help you lose the weight you need to prior to any type of cosmetic surgery. There are a number of excellent bariatric surgeons, and I can personally recommend the surgeons at Rocky Mtn Surgeons in SLC. The t...