Can you gain weight after Vaser liposuction?

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I know that vaser liposuction is not for weight loss, but knowing what to expect will help you monitor your weight ! I’m almost 4 kilos more than my weight pre operation and today I’m on day 11 .. did I gain weight ? I really need to have a margin to control my weight..I’m 168 cm tall, and I always keep my weight range between 67 and 69 .. for almost the past 12 years ... now I’m 72 !! Did I gain ? this is freaking me out .. the doctor said she took 8 L fat and injected 18 L fluids.

Christopher Balgobin, MD · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. It truly is too early to evaluate results. Weight loss won't be seen for some time. Typically, VASER Liposuction maximum results will take up to 6 months so you still may have improvements in the way your body looks.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello gee1980
It is still early in recovery to know your final result but always contact your surgeon about your concern.Its not unusual to actually retain fluid in the early healing period from any liposuction..  It can take 4 weeks to get to normal and then the shrinking begins.Wear your garmentDr H

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Hello gee1980, 
I appreciate your questions! Eleven days is too short of a time to evaluate your VASER Liposuction final outcome. Typically, VASER Liposuction maximum results will take up to 6 months so you still may have improvements in the way your body looks. Swelling is a common occurrence in the liposuction post-operative period. Your body may look swollen for months, but after 6 months you might appreciate your new and amazing abdominal zone. I would recommend you being patient and wearing the specialized compression garments for approximately 6 months to help skin contract smoothly to your body’s new contour. Additionally, at least ten lymphatic drainage massage sessions are required to remove the excess lymph fluid, totally alleviate the swelling and discomfort, and also prevent complications such as seromas (fluid collection) and contour irregularities (indentations, and/or fibrosis). Implementing healthy eating habits and regular exercise (taking advantage of your new increased metabolism) is essential to keep stimulating weight loss and avoiding retrieving the rendered fat. Hope this is helpful! Dr. De La Cruz.

Ravi Jain, MBBS · Answer

HiThe initial added weight is probably inflammatory fluid and fluid retention. I would advise regular lymphatic drainage massages or pressotherapy to help disperse the fluid. Also make sure your are drinking water and moving well. Bed rest is not a good idea. But do not worry, once the inflammation settles down your new shape will reveal itself. Make sure you diet is sensible too.

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