Hi I'm 9 weeks post Liposuction. i've been wearing the compression garment for the entire 9 weeks 24/7, and have gotten 10 deep tissue massages. But I still notice swelling on my lower abdomen, especially around my belly button, and on the right side of my abdomen i feel it bumpy. I also noticed that after sitting for a long period of time, I tend to swell in those specific areas. Is this normal? Will it eventually go away? Would you recommend i stop using the compression garment? Thank You.
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May 19, 2014
Answer: Swelling, may persist for many weeks after liposuction and may be aggravated by massage.
The risk of infection with liposuction is extremely low. Nevertheless, I would be disinclined to perform any elective aesthetic procedure on someone with active infection.
The redness of the skin is worrisome. It would be interesting to know if the liposuction you had was assisted by ultrasound or by the laser. The heat from these devices can damage the skin.
Basically the area below the gluteal crease on the back of the leg provides support for the buttock above and thus it should not be suctioned or else a contour deformity can occur. It is exceedingly difficult to fix as well. The reason this area bulges ("bannana roll") is usually due to weight...