It's been seven weeks since I had liposuction on my chin and arms. I've been retaining water in my abdomen and legs ever since surgery. I'm not eating salt and have been running three to four times a week. My arms have hardly any swelling but my lower body is still retaining enough that I feel it in my clothes. Is this still normal seven weeks post surgery?
January 14, 2016
Answer: Lipo - swelling Hello, thank you for your question. It's not normal that after doing lipo for those areas that you mention up are retaining fluid in your abdomen, but the processes of inflammation can be highly variable from one patient to another . I recommend you do lymphatic drainage massage on your belly and keep comprehensive girdle few weeks more. Best wishes for you. DR . DERBY SANG CAPUTO .
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Lipo - swelling Hello, thank you for your question. It's not normal that after doing lipo for those areas that you mention up are retaining fluid in your abdomen, but the processes of inflammation can be highly variable from one patient to another . I recommend you do lymphatic drainage massage on your belly and keep comprehensive girdle few weeks more. Best wishes for you. DR . DERBY SANG CAPUTO .
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January 14, 2016
Answer: #Liposuction - Still retaining water 7 weeks after Lipo? It can take up to 6 months, and sometimes even longer, to see the final results of lipo. Some of the explanation for the prolonged period is that it takes that long for all the swelling to go down; ie, some "fluid" is retained. So if it's still retained diffusely throughout the tissues, it can be part of the normal recovery process.If, however, it's concentrated in one or two areas (within the surgical site) then you may have a seroma. These typically resolve on their own but sometimes do not do so. In that case they may need to be drained (aspirated, a drain reinserted, etc).In any event, you should discuss all of this with your own plastic surgeon, who is best situated to assess your recovery and decide what, if any, intervention may be necessary.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100
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January 14, 2016
Answer: #Liposuction - Still retaining water 7 weeks after Lipo? It can take up to 6 months, and sometimes even longer, to see the final results of lipo. Some of the explanation for the prolonged period is that it takes that long for all the swelling to go down; ie, some "fluid" is retained. So if it's still retained diffusely throughout the tissues, it can be part of the normal recovery process.If, however, it's concentrated in one or two areas (within the surgical site) then you may have a seroma. These typically resolve on their own but sometimes do not do so. In that case they may need to be drained (aspirated, a drain reinserted, etc).In any event, you should discuss all of this with your own plastic surgeon, who is best situated to assess your recovery and decide what, if any, intervention may be necessary.I hope that this helps and good luck,Dr. Alan EnglerMember of #RealSelf100
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