I'm 9 wks post Liposuction, I've worn my compression garment for 9 weeks 24/7. I still see swelling, is this normal? (photo)

May 15, 2014
Asked By:pperez87 in South Bend, TX

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.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 19, 2014

Answer: Swelling, may persist for many weeks after liposuction and may be aggravated by massage.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 19, 2014

Answer: Swelling after liposuction is normal

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Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 19, 2014

Answer: Swelling after liposuction is normal

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Adam David Lowenstein, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 21, 2014

Answer: Still it is too early.....

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May 21, 2014

Answer: Still it is too early.....

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