I'm 5 days post vaser lipo and I look pregnant. Is this type of swelling normal?

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I had Vaser about 5 days ago now, had my pecs, flanks, upper & lower abs done, dr gave me a garment to wear for 2 weeks with a foam & 1 week w/o the foam! I have my follow up mon & noticed that when I took the garment off my upper & lower abs are swollen.I know I should talk with my dr & I will, thing is the dr is um very confusing, he's board certified but when it comes to ans my ?s via email he always has the shortest replies & sometimes they don't give me satisfaction or the answer I need!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You will be swollen for weeks to months, I suggest having some patience and following your post operative instructions.  Best, Dr. Emer.

John A. Millard, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling 5 days out is very normal.  In fact there are usually three main causes.  First, there is the direct swelling from the procedure itself in the area of the surgery (In your case it is the torso area).  The second case of swelling is the fact that the stress of the surgery raises a hormone in your body which makes your whole body retain fluid (Sometimes as much as 10 to 15 lbs of water weight.  this starts to go away after about 7 to 10 days.  The third reason for swelling, especially around your abdomen is caused by constipation and gas retention, usually as a result of the medications a patient takes after surgery.  Therefore, it is really no to much to be concerned about, especially if the swelling is even throughout.  If you have an area that is swelling more than any other then you may have a collection of fluid or blood and that should be seen by your surgeon.

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