Uneven Swelling on Love Handles After Liposuction?

 

It’s not unusual for patients to
have asymmetric swelling in the immediate post-operative period following
tumescent liposuction.  In most
cases the majority of swelling has resolved in 4 to 6 weeks, but in some cases
swelling may persist for 3 to 4 months following surgery.  Swelling can be asymmetric for a variety
of reasons following surgery.  In
some cases it may be positional, while in other cases it may be related to
intra operative factors.

In the vast majority of patients,
asymmetric swelling resolves with the passage of time.  Rarely revisional surgery is necessary,
but this is unusual.  It’s
important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.  A little reassurance will make your
post-operative experience much more tolerable.

Uneven swelling is common following liposuction. Most of the swelling will be gone in 2-3 weeks, but some firmness can last for a couple of months. You can assess your results at about the three or four month mark. You can try massaging the area with your surgeon's advice.

Swelling asymmetry is common after lipo as people sleep on one side or need more work on one side.  At the 6-8 week mark, you should be getting more symmetrical.  At that time consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for more guidance.