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

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.

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

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