Today is day 3 post op liposuction. I had virtually no swelling the past two days. However, today I woke up with huge swelling. It feels very uncomfortable under the garment and it was a lot harder than before to get it on again. Is it normal to have swelling start today? or did something go wrong? As well, when will it start going down?
September 4, 2011
Answer: Swelling 3 days after liposuction
It is normal to notice swelling couple days after liposuction. Immediately after liposuction, you do not see the swelling. However, you will begin to see the swellling within couple days and it will persist for coule months. The are of liposuction is essentially "traumatized." It will try to hold onto fluid. It takes at least two to three months to get the final contour after liposuction. Some days, as you become more active, you may see more swelling. As the day progresses, people notice more swelling at the end of the day. Please continue with your compression garment, avoid heavy activities, massage the area of liposuction, and follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instruction.
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September 4, 2011
Answer: Swelling 3 days after liposuction
It is normal to notice swelling couple days after liposuction. Immediately after liposuction, you do not see the swelling. However, you will begin to see the swellling within couple days and it will persist for coule months. The are of liposuction is essentially "traumatized." It will try to hold onto fluid. It takes at least two to three months to get the final contour after liposuction. Some days, as you become more active, you may see more swelling. As the day progresses, people notice more swelling at the end of the day. Please continue with your compression garment, avoid heavy activities, massage the area of liposuction, and follow your plastic surgeon's post-operative instruction.
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