How much swelling is normal 10 days after liposuction?

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I had liposuction done to my abdominal area 10 days ago. I'm very frustrated because I just spent thousands of dollars and I can barely tell a difference in my body. My doctor says it's just that I'm still swollen bit i personally think he just simpliy didn't take enough fat out. But if it's really just the swelling that's discouraging me, about how many inches of swelling is normal?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

10 days after liposuction is much too early to start worrying about the final result. Swelling may have totally reoccupied the volume from which the fat was removed. Final resolution of swelling will take months.

Frank Lista, MD · Answer

10 days post-op is still too early
to be judging your results.  Swelling is completely normal and expected after surgery
and you need to give your body time to heal.  It takes about 7-10 days for the initial swelling to go down but
residual swelling can remain for up to 6 weeks.  Remember that your final result can take up to one full year to be
apparent. If you notice an increase in
the amount of swelling or bruising in the area, be sure to contact
your doctor’s office right away. I
provide all my patients with a post-operative package on what to expect and how
to care for surgical sites. Be sure to follow you surgeon’s instructions
carefully and also ensure that you attend all follow up appointments.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

A before and after picture would be helpful. There is no "typical" amount of swelling. With compression garment your shape souls continent to improve over the next 8 weeks. Earl Stephenson, Jr, MD, DDS, FACS

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

Ten days after liopsuction is an odd time to try and determine the results of the procedure.  Body Contouring results take months before the final results are realized.  If you are not using compression all of the time the you are undermining your own results.  Meaning it will take longer to actually see the results.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Many liposuction patients in the first week or two after surgery can look just like they did before and weight even more due to swelling and fluid retention. The amount of traumatized tissues are extensive and the body responds accordingly. You will need to wait until at least 6 weeks after surgery to begin to make a determination as to the general success of the procedure and a full three months to critique the final result.

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