I had abdominal/lovehandle liposuction two weeks ago and loved my results when I had my tape and compression garment taken off one week post op. My results have only been improving, however, today I looked under my garment and my stomach looks so bloated! It looks like I'm pregnant. Two days ago I had to take my compression garment off for two hours while the laundry was getting done. Could this be the reason? Is it possible that the fat came back?? thank you!
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February 2, 2016
Answer: Why Do I Suddenly Look Pregnant After Abdominal Liposuction
As one of the first to present the experience with local anesthesia (tumescent injection) to plastic surgeons, I can say with extensive experience in liposuction under general anesthesia as well as liposuction under local anesthesia with or without IV sedation, that the important thing is to...
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You are thin and so not much fat needs to be removed from each area to make you look great. That's why it is safe. The combination that you are considering is totally reasonable.
Avoid Dermatlolgic Surgeons (isn't that term an oxymoron) that, incorrectly recommend avoiding general anesthesia for liposuction because it is less safe. There is no data to support that position and general anesthesia performed by a well trained board certified...
