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55 Year Old Always into Fitness but Never Able to Get Rid of Tummy After 2 Kids in 2 Years at Age 35 and 36 - Woodmere, NY

UPDATED FROM kiki745
2 months post

6 weeks post

$4,000
I still have lumpiness and swelling particularly on the side where I had the most post op bleeding. I am hoping it will re absorb as the plastic surgeon said it would; however to me it feels like the fat roll I had prior to surgery only smaller. Has anyone else had swelling and or a "roll" 6 weeks out? I am still wearing my garments

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David K. Funt, MD

David K. Funt, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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I think you are progressing properly. Give it more time Stay positive. :)
Thank you Bella :)
YW :)
I think you are looking great. I have one area right above my belly button that looks like a ridge - that whole midsection area looks a little funny, but I think it is still healing since I am still sore especially after golf, heavy lifting or exercise. I am over 13 weeks post, so it does take a long time. They call it non invasive, but that is not the case. Hang in there and be patient.
UPDATED FROM kiki745
15 days post

15 days post smart lipo

The bruising has improved but still have swelling and lumpiness. How long does it normally last and what helps

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The swelling can last for 2-6 months and the lumps as well. Are you massaging yourself with hand massager or professional lymphatic massages?
I am just using my hands. I know I need to get the hand massager
There are Great ones on Amazon! You may want to invest in one. I used clarisonic pro for arms.
Eat fresh pineapples for swelling or pineapple juice i really helps :)
Thanks Bella, I will check it out as well as the juice!
YW! I hope it helps :)
Bella Besos is right, every doctor who has posted in the Q&A section tells us 2-6 months for swelling and the lumps can last that long as well, however they do gradually begin to reduce and absorb into the body. A hand massager will really help to loosen up the tissue (causing the hardness & lumpiness) but be careful not to massage too hard. Your tissue will be healing for awhile so the goal is to soften the tissue, not beat it into submission...LoL. You are doing great and seem to be healing on schedule (based on this forum)
Thanks, I just ordered a hand massager on amazon as Bella Besos recommended. It's nice that my pants not only fit again (they didn't the first couple days) but now they are loose : )
Agreed. My lumps and even some swelling lasted til the six month Mark. I still see periodic swelling. Good luck.
I am definitely better but there is a tightness now. Does that ever go away or is that the new slim belly?
UPDATED FROM kiki745
6 days post

Photos of bruising 5 days post surgery

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wow! i have never seen such bad bruising from smart lipo. happy healing to you!!
Thank you once they told me the bleeding wasn't normal i assumed the bruising wasn't either
Welcome to the community, and I am sorry you are having this bruising!  I'm glad that you already knew that you bruised easily.  I'm guessing this has something to do with that, but I sure hope the doctor can put your mind at easy (or fix whatever is wrong) when you see him again Wednesday.  I assume you're taking it easy for now--maybe there are capillaries (or larger) blood vessels that are healing and could re-open.  You need someone taking care of you hand and foot right now!
Unfortunately I am not one that is waited on or taken care of because its not in me. Just did a load of laundry and vacuumed....probably not wise. Hopefully the PS will recommend something tomorrow ( other than don't vacuum or do laundry!)
OMG, don't vacuum!!!!  Are you okay after that?  I don't want to hear you started bleeding again!
Yes I am ok and I will try to refrain from the vacuuming. It's just I am not very good at sitting still and doing nothing. Thankfully there are these forums and other computer things to keep me busy
Congrats! Bruising can look worse than it is&I hope for a speedy recovery! I wish you the Best! Hang in there,it gets better no worries :) Have a great night.
Thank you! It actually looks a lot better in the photos than it was so I am hopefully optimistic it will fade fast
It will,I had some scary bruising&it diminished fast. keep your optimism&positivty :) these procedures do take a long time for results. I have no patience but trust me it's worth it!
Thanks. Needed to hear that
;) Yay!
Must work on the patience aspect!!!
Me too loli You know I'm 43&still have none!
I know how you feel. The bruising at the flanks still hurts and today is day 7 post. My tummy from which he took a lot more Chubb is doing fine. Hang in there :)
Thanks Gbz say the PS today said i had a lot more bleeding than normal and it would take time for the body to absorb it. Glad you are feeling fine
I hope you feel better. Cyber hug. Just think how awesome you'll look in a couple weeks.
I saw the PS and yes my activity level was too high which caused the bleeding. It will re absorb into the body as it did with my breast hematoma. I now have areas with small indentations. Anyone else experience this
Better to write this as an update, so everyone following you sees it :).  I know lots of people experience lumpiness in the beginning so hopefully some of them will see your question.  I'm only 2 days post op so I haven't gotten that far yet :D.

Happy healing!
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