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Worried About Severe Swelling in my Upper Back After Lipo - Bossier City, LA

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I had a tummy tuck and lipo on my arms, inner...

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neneeleigh
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I had a tummy tuck and lipo on my arms, inner thighs, flanks and upper back 12 days ago. I can tell that I am swollen all over but the swelling has gotten better everywhere except my back, which is getting worse.

Should I be worried? Does it need to be drained? Is it normal to have this much swelling from lipo?

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January 14, 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks for sharing your experience with us. Did your doctor mention how long you should expect swelling to last at all?

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January 14, 2013
He said most would be gone in 3 week, but it would take 6 months to a year for the rest of it to go away. I am swollen all over but this on my back seems to be swollen more than the rest of my body
January 14, 2013

It does seem like a lot of swelling, then again, I'm not a doctor. It may be best for you to go back to him and have a follow-up.

January 21, 2013
Just wondering do you wear a full back garment? It does help a lot with compression.
January 24, 2013
I had the lipo on my inner/outer thighs, knees, flanks, back, and upper thighs. I am still so swollen that I feel like a tree trunk, especially on my back. Do they have you wearing a one piece garment to aid in the swelling and shape? My back looks like yours as far as the swelling goes.
January 26, 2013
I had some swelling on my right side when I just saw the doctor. He said I had a seroma ?? swelling and liquid. He aspired 2 big syringes with liquid. The third one I screamed...Maybe this is what it is?? I would have a follow up and maybe he can take some of the liquid out??
January 27, 2013
I think you would benefit from a full compression garment that covered your entire back...."Veronique" makes nice ones...they are worth the money. I got a full body one which you would probably like seeing you had inner thighs done too I think they even make it with sleeves...I had it custom make for $325