My Stomach is Loose and Bloated 5 Weeks After Liposuction, is It Normal?

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I am 22 year old female got vaser liposuction done 5 weeks ago on my tummy , love handles, back and arms....My stomach feels bloated..My stomach feels bloated and the skin is very loose...My PS says that the skin will tighten within 6 months but I am really worried as my stomach feels like before ....The tummy above belly was also treated and even that skin is very loose...The doctor remove around 22 litres of fat ...Is it normal and will I regain the tight tummy with time??

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very possible you are still experiencing a lot of #swelling. The final results of the procedure are typically most noticeable 2-4 months following the #Vaser. So, you must have patience. The swelling will gradually diminish while the contours of the treated area(s) can continue to improve up to one year post procedure; becoming more apparent in appearance.Also, if you were provided a post-procedure #garment, be sure you are wearing it until prescribed otherwise by your doctor. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Many patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after procedures, as directed by their doctor; some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.Moreover, vaser liposuction is NOT a method of #weight loss or an alternative to diet and exercise. It does not affect one's metabolism. It is usually recommended that patients who have recently experienced weight loss and massive weight loss (#MWL) remain consistent at their weight for at least six to twelve months prior any cosmetic surgery. Such will better ensure longer lasting results of the procedure without risking the fluctuation and stretching of the skin tissue. If you have concerns about your healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.

Alexandra Chambers, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.

	Indeed you had quite a significant amount of fat removed.

	Vaser as you might know is not a weight reduction procedure but used for body reshaping. If you had quite a big tummy and your surgeon had to remove a large quantityof fat, then post-operative swelling can last for  a long time - on average 12 weeks.

	Skin laxity and contour irregularities can take even longer to improve. Sometimes too much excess skin fails to retract to a satisfactory level and will require a mini tummy tuck operation.

	Try to be patient, wear your compression garment, exercise, eat sensibly and try to work on quality of skin - you doctor should be able to advise you on that.

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