7 weeks post BBL. Am I gaining fat back or is it just swelling from taking off compression garments? (photos)

Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward.  There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery.  The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens.  It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient. 

Thank you for your question and photo! Looks like you got a great result! Yes you will become more swollen after the first initial week! Swelling takes months to go down! Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago 
Hoffman Estates 
Orland Park
Oakbrook

Swelling can figure prominently into liposuction after a few weeks.  The results are typically observed immediately following surgery, and then there is a period of swelling that can persist for 3 to 6 months and sometimes longer.  Try to avoid salt and drink plenty of fluids.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA