Is there still a significant change in results after 4 weeks post lipo, or are these close to my results? (photos)

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I had tumescent lipo done on aug/13 on my upper/lower abdomen and flanks. My original weight was 135 and I'm 5"3. Ive seen some changes over the last few weeks but not nearly close to what I'm hoping for. When i went in to see my dr 2 weeks post op, he said he took everything he could from my flanks, there was nothing left. In total he said he took 1300cc's out, 800cc of that was from the front, the rest was from the flanks. How much more can I expect to see when it comes to results?

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It will take 6 months for you to see the final results from tumescent liposuction.  The peak swelling occurs at 6 weeks, so at one month we expect nothing except that the clothes might fit better.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It is still a bit early to know what your final result will be. Things are still very swollen at 4 weeks and there is a lot of healing yet to happen. Continue to wear your pressure garment and wait until at least six months post surgery before even considering judging your results.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. Liposuction takes 3 to 6 months before you finally see the in result. You will make slow progress over that time. Your pictures look good for weeks and you will probably have a very nice result.

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

If a patient has been good about wearing garments, then at 4 weeks they are about maybe 75% healed in regards shrinkage. If you still feel the firm swelling in the lipo areas you will get smaller. Most of the swelling at this point is usually at the lower part of the suction area due to gravity.

Joel B. Singer, MD · Answer

It can take up to 3-6 months to see final results. The skin takes that much time to fully retract and there is still inflammation for a few months.The amount he took out (1300 cc's) seems about right and your results seem symmetrical so that's good news.Keep us posted on how you are doing as time progresses and hopefully you will be happy with your end results.

Is there still a significant change in results after 4 weeks post lipo, or are these close to my results? (photos)

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Is there still a significant change in results after 4 weeks post lipo, or are these close to my results? (photos)

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Answer: Results can take 6 months

Answer: Results can take 6 months

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