Swelling Won't Go Down After Liposuction...what Should I Do?! And Did my Doctor Suction Enough?

August 13, 2013
Asked By:libby2012

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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Answer: Swelling 6 days after liposuction.

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Answer: Swelling Won't Go Down After Liposuction...what Should I Do?! And Did my Doctor Suction Enough?

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August 21, 2013

Answer: Swelling takes time to go down

August 21, 2013

Answer: Swelling takes time to go down

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