Male, 49, reasonable shape, had lipo on my belly 7 weeks ago. Photos are attached showing the results. A sharp indentation just below stomach, then even bigger than before around my navel, which is also deeper than before. Doctor said after 2 weeks it is fluid that will drain. Now he says it is fibrous tissue that will stay. This looks awful - I had a little extra before, but looked natural, now deformed. I would be grateful for any advice from doctors.
March 13, 2013
Answer: 7 weeks after liposuction
At 7 weeks after liposuction you are likely still swollen. You also may need to massage the area to help with the differential swelling and /or tight tissues.
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March 13, 2013
Answer: 7 weeks after liposuction
At 7 weeks after liposuction you are likely still swollen. You also may need to massage the area to help with the differential swelling and /or tight tissues.
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Answer: 7 Weeks Post-lipo, Troubling Results?
It's hard to say without seeing preop photos and knowing exactly what was done but it can take a long time to see the results of lipo; 4-6 weeks for 85%, 3 months for 95% and up to six months or more for 100%. That being said, at 7 weeks you should most likely not be bigger than you were before surgery. You should speak with your PS, consider an ultrasound or CT Scan to make sure there isn't fluid still trapped in there and, finally, consider another opinion. If it is fibrous tissue it may be amenable to a revision at some point, but that's something you'll need to talk to your PS about.
Sorry for the problem.
Dr. E
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Answer: 7 Weeks Post-lipo, Troubling Results?
It's hard to say without seeing preop photos and knowing exactly what was done but it can take a long time to see the results of lipo; 4-6 weeks for 85%, 3 months for 95% and up to six months or more for 100%. That being said, at 7 weeks you should most likely not be bigger than you were before surgery. You should speak with your PS, consider an ultrasound or CT Scan to make sure there isn't fluid still trapped in there and, finally, consider another opinion. If it is fibrous tissue it may be amenable to a revision at some point, but that's something you'll need to talk to your PS about.
Sorry for the problem.
Dr. E
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