Why is there no change at 4 weeks post Tumescent Lipo?

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27yr female, 5'3 @ 135 weight. I am a healthy eater that is athletic but always had extra fat around my stomach so it sticks out. I had back flanks abs & outer thighs over 4 weeks ago by tumescent technique w/ closed sutures. The certified PS said he removed 2200cc. I now look like I did before lipo. I believe all the swelling is gone. My measurements before and after lipo are Waist= 29in belly button=35in. Should I be concerned that there is no change?

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

It can take up to 6 months for final liposuction results. If you have concerns, please see your doctor for futher discussion.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling is expected after liposuction.  The worst swelling occurs during the first couple weeks.  Majority of swelling will decrease within 6 weeks.  However, the overall result of liposuction may take up to 6 months or longer for some patients.  Since your plastic surgeon has removed 2200cc, I would expect that you would see changes in next couple months.  Please follow up with your plastic surgeon.

David Finkle, MD · Answer

It will take 6 months for all the swelling to resolve after liposuction.  Then you can compare before and after pictures and measuremets.  Remember, liposuction is a contouring method, the changes are subtle, most people do not change size in clothes, but their clothes just fit better.

Joel B. Singer, MD · Answer

It may just take more time; it sounds like your doctor closed the sutures so there wasn't a lot of drainage available to come out compared to if the incisions were left open.You should still better results in the next month or two.Good luck!

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for your question.  You need to give things more time.  If the surgeon took out 2200cc of volume and you are maintaining the same weight you have to eventually go down in size.  You are still swollen at a month.  It typically takes at least 3 months for all the swelling to resolve.  With larger volume liposuctions it can take even longer.  Give things time.

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