Lower Back Still Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction

As long as there is no sign of infection (which would be exceedingly rare at this point in time), prolonged swelling in the lower back is very common.
Remember that liposuction only removes the fat and not the skin. Therefore it is likely that part of your condition is due to redundant skin. The lymphatic patterns are not as abundant in the back and the tendency for you to sleep on your back are two additional factors that contribute to prolonged swelling in the area.
We commonly perform aggressive liposuction in this area with the Brazilian Butt lift but it takes along time for the swelling to resolve.
It commonly takes 3-4 mnonths to appreciate the difference. So try to be patient.

                  It’s
not unusual for patients to have swelling following tumescent liposuction.  The vast majority of swelling resolves
in 3 to 4 weeks following surgery, but in some cases may persist for 3 to 4
months following this procedure.

                  Your
history suggest dependent or positional swelling.  When patients sit in chairs or lie on their backs following
surgery, the back is the last place to have resolution of swelling.  Your pattern of swelling suggest that
this might be a possibility in your case.

                  This
type of swelling will resolve with the passage of time.  Massage, compression, exercise and low
salt diets can facilitate resolution of this swelling.

                  It’s
important to be patient and maintain good communication with your surgeon.  Your surgeon should be able to
formulate a treatment plan that will minimize your swelling.

Gravity takes the fluid south and fluid collects there until reabsorbed.  This is also a difficult area to put compression. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.