Vaser Lipo 4 months ago (chest, belly, love handles) Average results - What went wrong? Did the fat come back? (photos)

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First 2 days, I was happy with results and was almost flat.As time went by, it started becoming worse and now I feel like there is no difference at all in love handles There is some diff. in the chest but that's about it usually you come back to what you looked like 1-2 days post-op.Could it be my diet? Surgeon said he'll do another session for my mid section Should I do it or not? wearing the garment AGAIN?Will it work now? Also, not sure if this this fat or loose skin in love handles?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello mrpeterson  Final results can be seen 2-4 months later as the swelling continues to diminish and contours become more defined.   These contours can even improve throughout the year after surgery.
  We will generally have our patients use a variety of compressive garments while they heal.  More specific body sculpting or hi-definition treatments may require more specific compression to obtain the best result. #fat #post-op

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello mrpeterson,
I appreciate your questions! VASER liposuction results will take up to six months to show. Plastic surgeons have different post-operative protocols to achieve the best surgery results, customized for every patient. I typically recommend my patients to wear specialized compression garments during 6 months to help the skin contract smoothly to their new body’s contours. Moreover, manual lymphatic drainage massages are required to eliminate excess lymph fluid and totally alleviate swelling and discomfort. Implementing healthy eating habits and regular exercise (taking advantage of your new increased metabolism) is essential to keep stimulating weight loss and avoiding retrieving the rendered fat. If after 6 months you are still dissatisfied with the results, consult with your plastic surgeon about your specific concerns. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Full healing can take 6-12 months. Removed fat does not come back.Attempting repeated liposuction too early will flare swelling and delay healing further.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended during this time for instructions.

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

Results are truly not final until about 7-9 months post vaser. However, diet, lymphatic massages and external skin tightening procedures will help you get the best results.  For vaser procedures I would not go back for another session until 7 months as the fibrous tissue is still changing and healing.

Dennis Wolf, BScHons, MBBCh, MRCSEd · Answer

It would still be a bit early to say.
Did you have the massages?
You should by now be into full exercise routine again.  Also have you maintained your weight?
What's your diet like? During the recovery phase you should be on a low carb diet as you are not exercising.

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