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I had tumescent liposuction a month ago (April 7th) & I feel so bloated. Why after this long & when will it go down? (Photo)

SeptRain24May 4, 2015
I had abdominal liposuction on April 7th, my stomach is lumpy, just getting over 3 draining of a seroma and if I take my compression garment off for more than 5 mins I look & feel very bloated, why is this? Is it normal? If so when will everything look normal or at least as if I actually had liposuction? Is it normal? I figured I would see better progress as the weeks go on

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Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC

Exercising is always good and being in good health is always better when going through liposuction. It sounds like you are concerned about some liposuction complications. Please make sure that you review these concerns with your doctor.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

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Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC

Your liposuction results look great. Some irregularuties can happen and your doctor is the best to examine them. I recommend that you see your doctor and have your concerns reviewed.I hope that helps and best regards, Dr. Sapijaszko.

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Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC

Small seromas after liposuction do not need to be drained but it really depends on the doctor that did your procedure. The body can deal with small seromas (less than 50cc) and some surgeons even leave the larger once alone. In any case, I recommend that you see your doctor and have it assessed...

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Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC

Seromas after liposuction can happen but are not very common. The best thing is to see your liposuction doctor first and then discuss seroma management.

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS

The tumescent fluid is resorbed and excreted in your urine.  There is some swelling at this point.  It will take one month to see any results.  The final results are apparent at 6 months. What you are describing however is a fluid collection, which will not resolve without being...

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