Swelling at 6 months post-op liposuction 360 - how long does it take for the swelling to go away? (photos)

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Hi, I am 6 months post op. I had lipo 360 done in Miami. I’m 5’3 and 127 lbs. some days my stomach is super flat. When I go to work without my faja on, I’m standing and talking most of the time. Once I get home after work my stomach be huge and swollen. I know it’s swelling for a fact. How long does it take for all this back and forth swelling to go away? I’m tired of having to work in a faja.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling post-lipo can persist for months, so it's important to be on the right after care protocols. In addition to compression, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and radiofrequency treatments, lymphatic massage is highly effective in the prevention of fluid buildup, scar tissue, inflammation, and infections. Lymphatic massage also decreases the chance of irregularities, lumps or bumps; accelerates healing and minimizes downtime; and, following a liposculpture procedure, can help further contour the abdominals.

I recommend that my liposculpture patients receive lymphatic massage treatments every day for a week following their procedure; twice per week for the following month; and then once per week until healing is complete.

I recommend following up with your physician (or with a hi-definition physique expert) about best after care practices. Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Beautiful589221,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Liposuction results are final at three months.

Your body is no longer swollen.

Anyone who wears compression is going to reduce the soft tissues with compression.  this does not represent swelling it represents squeezing out interstitial fluid from the tissues because of continuous pressure.

There’s no indication to wear a compression garments six months after surgery. If you do you will have continued body fluctuations from wearing the compression.

It looks like you have excess visceral fat in your pictures and this is contributing to the bulging of your abdomen. If you’ve had previous pregnancies and this may also represent muscle separation.

Confirm you have not gained weight since Liposuction and this should include the weight of the fat removed during the procedure.

I also recommend you follow up with your provider. He or she is most appropriate at explaining your results or the lack of.

Your results have been final for quite a while now.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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