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Fleur-de-lis - Bangor, ME

UPDATED FROM Marilyn2313
2 months post

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Marilyn2313
WORTH IT$9,700
Oh my goodness I was wondering if anyone else is still swollen? I
work in an office and when I get home from work I'm so swollen I was
wondering if anyone else is? My female part is swollen also. I did go
for a lymphatic massage to try to reduce the swelling. It seemed to
work. I have cut out all salt and I'm drinking a lot of water. Can
anyone give me any suggestions on how to reduce the swelling. Yes I'm
still wearing my compression garment daily till at least November 15 the
doctor said.

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Benjamin Liliav, MD

Benjamin Liliav, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.9 | 221 Reviews
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October 19, 2016
Hello! I definitely have swelling everywhere and every night and I am retired! I am 66 but I really don't think that is the problem. From what I read on here the swelling sticks around a good six months for most everyone. It really is SO uncomfortable and I still have some hypersensitivity in my girl parts that is much worse with the swelling. Even though I knew recovery was lengthy with this surgery, it still gets annoying when you are expected to get on with your life! Anyway, I am at 8 weeks po and I don't expect much improvement by week 9. Lol!
UPDATED FROM Marilyn2313
2 months post

7 weeks today. August 15

Marilyn2313
Wish I had some pictures to show everyone I will try tonight. I feeling pretty good back to a routine
is nice. I'm glad I had the surgery that is for sure but I'm still really swollen in my female area, and everywhere else. I went for a lymphatic massage to see if that would help. The therapist said that if I had gone right after my surgery that would of helped a great deal, but she is sure today's session would help also. She said that there is less bruising if you have the massage early. Good to know. Deep breathing using your stomach muscles will help the lymphatic system work better, which will help the ease the swelling. Wish I would of know this before the procedure. I will see my doctor tomorrow so I will post more following my visit. My stomach will be flat that is for sure but my belly button looks huge? I seem to have a lot of fat in the back and bra bulge how do they get rid of that? These are on the list of discussion for tomorrow. Hope everyone is well and hanging in there.

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October 4, 2016
Thanks for your follow up comments, and glad your recovery has been reasonably uneventful. So happy for you!
UPDATED FROM Marilyn2313
29 days post

Just Swollen and Tired. 4 Weeks Po

Marilyn2313

I'm so happy with my results 4 week po but still a bit swollen and just tired. Just can't get back on my feet. Sorry hope to have photos in the next few days. What is everyone putting on their scars? I use bio oil. Will be glad to hear what everyone is using. Hope everyone is recovering well. I see my Dr. Oct 4th.

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