How long will it take to see results on my upper abdomen after tickle lipo?

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tickle liposuction done yesterday 300cc taken out I barely felt any pain only felt a little bit of discomfort not much swelling I'm able to bend and move with small discomfort how long before I see results fully on my upper abdomen I train lifting heavy wieghts I'll be back in the gym next week

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for the question. Activity can be resumed in a short time as long as there is no swelling. Your results will be seen when your compression garment is no longer needed and complete results are seen after 4 months.All the best,Dr. Results

Michael Constantin Gartner, DO · Answer

It can take a few months for all swelling to resolve and the final result to be noted. Try to be patient and best to discuss with your doctor directly if you have questions. Good luck.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Swelling will obscure the results of liposuction but even early on most patients can see some improvement. Final resolution will take months.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, it doesn't sound like much was removed but that may be because you are very small, need to see before and after pictures to give you some more info

Timothy Zelko, DO · Answer

It was great that you had the chance to experience what Tickle Lipo has to offer. The comfort of the procedure is amazing and the return time to normal function is short.
300cc is nice amount to take out of your upper abdomen. Some results should be seen immediately on the table but the normal healing process which includes swelling for the first week or so, will minimize those visual changes. Besides for the swelling you may notice increased warmth to the tissues, some bruising and some tenderness. The medical term is called the inflammatory process of healing.
Next you will start to resolve the swelling and you will notice a lumpy/bumpy texture to the tissues. This is the proliferative process of healing and with Tickle will last around 3 weeks or so. Gentle massage to the area will help this resolve faster.
Then your tissues organize by becoming softer and your skin tighter.
Bottomline, a good portion of the look you desire will be there in 3-4 weeks post procedure. 
I tell all my Tickle patients that they can resume their normal activity when they feel up to it. The final results will be the final results no matter what your activity level is in between. I just tell them that if they wish to be more active earlier in their recovery, then the healing process I describe above will be mildly prolonged.
Like you, a lot of my patients want to get back to their normal routine ASAP. My recommendation is just go for it. Your health routine should stay your primary goal.
In good health,
Dr. Z

How long will it take to see results on my upper abdomen after tickle lipo?

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