Had Smart Lipo 4 months ago and hardly any changes yet. 4.5 litres was removed. Surgeon is telling me to be patient until Jan??

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I had smart lipo in mid July 2017 on my upper & lower abdomen, flanks, chest & upper back. Its been nearly 4 months & hardly any change. My flanks have shrunk ever so slightly,aside from that I look the same as I did before surgery. 4.5 litres was removed. I wore compression garment for 6 weeks. I'm dieting & exercising. My surgeon is telling me to be patient & I should see more results by Jan 2018. Is it normal to still look like this after 4 months? I appreciate any advice

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello adris1995  Liposuction patients can see results of their procedures as early as 10-14days after the procedure, but improvements continue 4-6 months afterwards as swellings and irregularities resolve. #post-op #male.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hi! Without before photos it's hard to tell. It can take up to six months to see the final result. I would continue to exercise and eat well. Also contact your surgeon to take a look at your pre-op and post-op photos.

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

Hi There, Do you have any preoperative pictures of what you looked like prior to the procedure? I often find that patients forget what they looked like prior to the procedure and may not be at the body habits that they thought they were going to be at.  I always have my patients take a preoperative pic as well so they can have it in their phone and look back at it.  4.5 L is a significant amount of volume,  you do appear to have some fat on the undersurface of your abdominal muscles which are not amenable to any form of liposuction.  The only way to burn that fat is via diet and exercise.  See your surgeon and ask for a preop pic and post it with your current pic and see if there is a difference.

William J. Hall, MD · Answer

Hello,
Having 4.5 liters removed should be a very noticeable change. But without seeing your before photos it is hard to compare how your results have come along. Continue to diet and exercise to achieve better results. It does take 9 to 12 months to fully heal from the procedure so be patient and stay motivated.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Keep in mind, you can have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. Lymphatic massage and venus legacy treatments can give improvement. Smart Lipo needs a combination approach to get the best results. I recommend adding thermage, ultherapy, exilis. VASER liposuction in combination with ThermiRF is a great alternative, but would require more downtime. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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