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Swollen After Smart Lipo

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I am still undecided about my results. I did call...

RSMember1074December 26, 2009
$6,700

I am still undecided about my results. I did call my doctor to make an appointment but she was angry that i wanted to see her so soon after. She said to wait 6 months.

I did have 2.5 liters removed from my upper, lower abs. I do understand that is alot. I just need some assurance that things are going well. I'm don't want to call the doctor again to find i just made her angry again. I am unsure at this point if i would recommend my doctor at this piont

I am 4 months in to having smart lipo. I feel the areas are still swollen. Is this possible? And if so what can i do to help reduce the swollen areas? How does it help to massage the ares? Is that just for the lumps.

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Dr Falcone

Replies (24)

archaic2012
December 30, 2009
I am considering the same procedure and recently consulted with Md for it. She did mention that most people who undergo the procedure do swell up and down for the first 6 months and that it would be normal and that I would probably be taken back by the changes," but not to worry about it as the swelling is normal. She did say that i would be able to contact her nurse after the procedure for any questions or concerns. I am wondering if you have that option; contacting the nurse from the facility where you had your procedure done? Maybe they can answer your questions, address issues and provide some psychological comfort.
RSMember1074
December 30, 2009
I'm sorry we may be talking about two differnt places. I see you live in CA and i live in Phila. Thanks for your thoughts. I will try to make another appointment this week. I find if odd yoour doctor said patients may need psychological comfort. I think maybe you should see a different doctor. I think my doctor was very nice,i'm hoping i just caught her on a bad day.
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lisania
December 31, 2009
Hello, I live in Phila. too and I had smart lipo done six months ago. What doc did you go to? I went to Dr. Francis Physician Body Solutions. I too had swelling for weeks and I had to massage my stomach every day for ten mins. The swelling went down eventually, it took about a month. My stomach has improved since doing the lipo but I still had access fat that I want to get rid of. I have an appointment with my doc. in Jan. to see if he can take out this additional fat that was left behind.
yoda1974
August 18, 2010
I just had the procedure done five days ago and my concern is that I am swelling in other areas where I did not do smart lipo on! Is this normal? I see nothing in my paperwork on it. The Doctor did not mention it and I see nothing online. Obviously I am going to call my doctor back but this just occurred this evening and I am freaking out. Help! Somebody anybody?
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lovefo
January 30, 2011
did you get the touch up?
RSMember1074
January 2, 2010
Hello I too went to Physician Body Solutions. Could you tell me how long it was before you saw your final result. I still have alot of fat around my belly as well.I am unsure what to do at this point. I was told i have to wait 6 months before making an appointment. I really did not want to wait that long but i guess i have no choice. I just feel like every area i had done is puffy even on my flanks. Has anyone else had that at 4 months and if so how long did it last? Please let me know how you make out with the doc.
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tried but failed
January 4, 2010
That is ridiculous that your doctor is 'angry' because you have concerns and need some help to work through them. Remember you PAID for this procedure and you deserve good aftercare as well. I think you should ensure the doctor sees you and assures you that everything is normal. Good luck.
RSMember1074
January 5, 2010
What can i do/ I will wait 6 months and see if the doctor stands behind her work. I hope to have just caught her on a bad day. I do not take it personal.She is said to be a good doctor, i just hope she stands behind her work. I will update in Feb.
Van girl
January 12, 2010
Hi: I had vaser lipo on my stomach/abs on September 21. My doctor was very happy about the results; however, I still have swelling and, believe or not, my waist is "thicker". Huh? I'm flatter but it's somewhat discouraging when you read everyone else's post talking about dropping 3 dress sizes etc. I saw my doctor about 2 months after the procedure and he was happy with the result. Now, nearly 2 months later, I feel "bigger" (have not changed my eating habits and everywhere else is the same). The other day, my pants felt "tight" around my waist. Is it possible to swell up and down? Please let me know how things go.
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