What can help for swelling after Tickle lipo? (Photo)

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How can I decrease swelling after tickle lipo ? I'm 12 days post op and I feel like my abdomen is as hard as a rock. I wear my compression garment 23 hrs a day. Is there anything that can help for faster healing.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for the question. You will have significant swelling 6 weeks after surgery, continue to wear your compression garment and follow your surgeons post op instructions.All the best,Dr. Results

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is very common to have bruising and swelling for weeks to months after liposuction procedures.  What is most important is that you follow your surgeons post operative instructions and continue compression.  If you are concerned, lymphatic massage and Velashape or Venus Legacy treatments can be used to improve the swelling and help the skin tighten.  My patients start treatments right away and it improves the long term results.  Speak to your physician if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Timothy Zelko, DO · Answer

There is a normal healing process that you are experiencing. The first 5-7 days you experience what is called the inflammatory process of healing; warmth, tenderness, swelling and bruising.
Now 12 days out, you are in the proliferative process of healing, your body resolves the above changes; the swelling, bruising, tenderness and it is replaced with what I describe as your "lumpy/bumpy" period, which is the hardness you are experiencing. This is very normal, everyone goes thru it. With tickle lipo, I have noticed that this phase lasts around 3 weeks.
Gentle massage to the tissues, aka endolymphatic massage will shorten this phase, the tissues will begin to soften and as they soften they will lighten ( not feel so heavy) and the skin will tighten.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Z

Tamir Mosharrafa, MD · Answer

Both arnica and bromelain (found in fresh pineapple) are natural supplements that may reduce inflammation and bruising after surgery.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

There is no way to speed up healing.I personally see no reason to manipulate or decrease swelling.It is a normal part of the healing process, and it's part of a normal inflammatory response that is necessary for healing.The only intervention that can possibly decrease swelling is taking anti-inflammatory steroids and continue using the pressure garment.Be patient, and the results will follow.What you describe is typical.Follow up with your plastic surgeon.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

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