Nausea, loss of appetite and dizziness after lipo and fat transfer; when does it end?

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7 days ago I had liposuction to flanks, outer thighs, inner thighs, knees and fat transfer to calves and butt. I have been nauseous and dizzy ever since and can't eat anything, is this normal and when will it subside? I just want to feel like myself again and be able to take care of my small children. I went into this too lightly, I deeply regret it now, even though the results look fine and I don't feel like I am swollen at all. On a side note, does this mean I wont swell or is it just delayed?

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Nausea may be related to dehydration, weakness from surgery, pain meds to name a few. It is probably best to see your surgeon.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Some patients react to anesthesia and/or pain medication so the open question is whether you are taking narcotics which could produce these issues.  If you aren't swollen at this point, you are past it on the timeline.

Nausea, loss of appetite and dizziness after lipo and fat transfer; when does it end?

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