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?
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June 17, 2014
Answer: 10 days after liposuction there is likely to be a lot of swelling.
Non surgical fat reduction and skin tightening ( both of this happens with liposuction) can be achieved with many machines. Each of these may use a different technology. Cool sculpting ( cryolipolysis) , Ultrashape power (Ultrasound), Exillis Ultra ( USG and Radio frequency), Sculp...
Hi and thank you for your question. The swelling from liposuction can take a considerable time to completely resolve. That can take up to 3 months and more to lose that rubbery feeling. That's why it's crucial to have the correct suppoetvr compression garment. If you haven't already done it, you...
I doubt liposuction is going to change significantly your body fat percentage. However it six weeks there will still be swelling in additional weight because of that swelling.