My girlfriend , a 38 year old woman had liposuction on her tummy, sides and lower back on December 5th 2015. Her tummy however still feels very hard and at times looks swollen and distended The other areas seem to be returning to a normal skin texture. . With massages we have found it does go down but still rather hard. One person said that it was the firmness of the abdominal muscles we are feeling but I dont see how that could be so. It feels very hard. What is causing this? Is this normal?
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Significant firmness for months after liposuction is somewhat unusual.
If the solution to the problem is only liposuction then expect to pay 1000 $1500 depending on the type of anesthesia and other variables. If a true lift is needed this is an altogether different situation and may be complicated by other anatomic issues as well.
I see so many bad liposuction jobs in patients who price shop Go to an expert. Everyone that does surgery should be board certified and carry insurance. Price is dependent on the type of procedure, physician preforming the procedure, techniques used and location of the country. Best, Dr. Emer.
It is common for patients to gain weight following liposuction due to swelling and fluid retention. You shouldn’t need to eat less, simply maintain healthy eating habits and begin your exercise routine again after the appropriate amount of time that your surgeon recommends. With tumescent l...
