I've read many blogs from RS Sisters and see that many are purchasing and using Water Pills (OTC) post op after having liposuction. Is this a recommended practice? If so what is the recommended dosage? I'm 5'6" 170lbs. Thank you
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October 5, 2018
Answer: Water Pills and Liposuction
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Because of the difference in subcutaneous architecture near the umbilicus postoperative swelling can create significant firmness. This will resolve with time although will not follow the same timetable as the rest of the skin and fat of the abdomen.
From the preoperative photograph it looks as though there was some surplus of skin to begin with. Liposuction, with its reduction volume, can exacerbate a skinfold. In your particular circumstance there is still a sizable amount of swelling and you should see improvement as this subsides.
Lipocontouring causes a body to lose fluid not only from any drainage/bleeding that you may see coming from the little incisions but also because of the great amount of swelling that lipo causes; this is what we call "third-spacing." In this situation, fluid that was in your blood stream...
