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

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Hey , I had had liposuction to my stomach / Brazilian butt lift surgery done 7 weeks ago . Day 2 : I looked Like i had abs and a nice stomach contour. Week 3 : my abs disappeared and I could see more swelling week 7 :I look like I haven’t had lipo done .My results are getting worse by day instead of improving. 1. Can the welling go worst after taking off garment completely “week 6” ?? 2. How fast can the fat grow after lipo ? 3 . Will I go back to looking like day 2 after the surgery?

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

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.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

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

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

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