Stomach Looks Bigger 1 Month Post-op Lipo

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Hi! I had liposuction for my abs and neck 1 month ago. I'm actually a really lightweight person (male, 125 lb), so it wasn't a huge procedure, just had some trouble spots. Well, my stomach looks a bit bigger than before the surgery. And my neck area doesn't look different at all. Is 1 month too early to tell if there's a problem?

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

Stomach Looks Bigger 1 Month Post-op Lipo
	Hi! I had liposuction for my abs and neck 1 month ago. I'm actually a really lightweight person (male, 125 lb), so it wasn't a huge procedure, just had some trouble spots. Well, my stomach looks a bit bigger than before the surgery. And my neck area doesn't look different at all. Is 1 month too early to tell if there's a problem?

	At one month time there is still a fair amount of swelling that has set in.  I usually have my patients wear the abdominal binder or some tight garment for 6 weeks time.  I usually tell them that their final result isnt until 4 months out from surgery.

	Good luck and be patient.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It generally takes up to 3 months to see the results of liposuction. Swelling and distension can all contribute to masking the result.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

One month post liposuction is very early to see the final results, and in fact when you increase acitivity levels you may notice more swelling.  Give it more time.

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