Is stomach swelling normal after flanks lipo? I didn't have an issue with my belly prior to surgery and I now seem to have a little pooch. Should I be worried? I am 6 days post op. Help please?
September 26, 2017
Answer: S it normal for my stomach to swell up after liposuction on my flanks? Thank you for your question. It is still very early in your recovery process and is normal to have swelling. It is not uncommon to have swelling in stomach after liposuction to flanks. Lymphatic massage and wearing your compression garments will help decrease swelling. It can take 3 months sometimes longer for swelling to resolve and to see your final result. Recovery is never as quick as we would like but the results will happen. Best of luck to you. Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS
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September 26, 2017
Answer: S it normal for my stomach to swell up after liposuction on my flanks? Thank you for your question. It is still very early in your recovery process and is normal to have swelling. It is not uncommon to have swelling in stomach after liposuction to flanks. Lymphatic massage and wearing your compression garments will help decrease swelling. It can take 3 months sometimes longer for swelling to resolve and to see your final result. Recovery is never as quick as we would like but the results will happen. Best of luck to you. Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Swelling post lipo Yes swelling is typical after lipo - however you might be describing what's known as a seroma. If this swelling suddenly showed up or got progressively larger, or you can feel fluid under the skin, then please notify your surgeon right away. Also, the extent of the lipo, type of technology used all influences how quickly/slowly you heal. Hopefully you are using some type of compression garment as well.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Swelling post lipo Yes swelling is typical after lipo - however you might be describing what's known as a seroma. If this swelling suddenly showed up or got progressively larger, or you can feel fluid under the skin, then please notify your surgeon right away. Also, the extent of the lipo, type of technology used all influences how quickly/slowly you heal. Hopefully you are using some type of compression garment as well.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Swelling It is not uncommon for swelling to happen in an area closed of what had liposuction. Fluid may shift from area to area, it is important to keep wearing your compression garment. Also you may consider lymphatic massage to help improve the area quicker.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Swelling It is not uncommon for swelling to happen in an area closed of what had liposuction. Fluid may shift from area to area, it is important to keep wearing your compression garment. Also you may consider lymphatic massage to help improve the area quicker.
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