I had tumecent liposuction on my low abs and flanks 6 days ago. I a small and I didn't have much sucked out. I have 2 weeks before school and I am still very swollen on my abs. I went in for an appt today and he said this was normal. He said sometimes the anesthesia can make you swell because your colon stuck. How can I fix this? Also, my doctor said he took most from flanks, but my abs was my area of concern. My flanks burn, but I haven't had much pain on my abs. Do you think he got enough?
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Recovery after liposuction take a full year. At 2 weeks you will possible see more puffiness and not less. Be patient. By 4 to 6 weeks you should see some improvement and by 4 to 6 months you will see 80 to 90 % of your gain. The last 10% gain occurs between 6 to 12...
I think you should check the credentials of the doctor who performed this procedure; I suspect s/he is not an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon, particularly since you had the procedure done in Columbia. BTW, your questions about activity should have been something...
SOme bruising is normal with liposuction and often more swelling and bruising occur in the dependent regions of the body. Best to speak to your doctor or see him to make sure.