Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: I had liposuction two weeks ago and am interested in becoming pregnant. Is that ok?

A: If you are not taking any medication at this time related to your surgery, then as long as your primary care doctor states that there is no conflict with your health or daily medication that they prescribed or other medications you take, and it is ok with your surgeon, then there should be no problem.

Q: I had liposuction done on my abdomen three days ago and it looked good after surgery and the next day but today it is bigger. Should I be worried?

A: Most patients see swelling start around the first or second day after liposuction. This is normal. There are conditions however that might be cause for your physician to know, especially if there is pain in the swollen area that you don’t have elsewhere and if there is reddish coloration. It might be hard for you to distinguish if it is an urgent problem, as it is normal for bruised areas to be tender and red too. Hematomas, seromas and abscesses can create focal swellings and these need to be addressesd by your surgeon. If you are uneasy about your condition it would be best for you to contact your surgeon and discuss your situation. He or she may want you to come in for an examination.

Q: If there is an indent after liposuction can this be fixed?

A: Usually, after giving the area enough time to heal, such as between three and six months, fat injections can be done to fill in the area(s). Sometimes subcision has to be done to lift the area first, immediately before the fat is introduced. The fat can be easily removed by local anesthesia from a different area and inserted in to the depressed areas.

Q: My surgeon did liposuction on my neck and I have an indent. Can this be fixed?

A: Usually fat grafts are done for indents but the surgeon may wish to wait a couple or several months after surgery to perform the result.

Q: My friend had liposuction out of state and called me to say she has pockets of fluid that are being drained by her surgeon. It’s been three weeks since her surgery. Is this normal?

A: Seromas are a possible but infrequent risk of liposuction and drainage is a standard treatment. The surgeon may check that there is no infection and continued compression with the garments and drainage is important. Usually this settles down without more aggressive treatment but may require other treatments.

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