Liposuction - Related FAQ's

Q: If I had liposuction four months ago, should I be more swollen than before surgery?

A: No, you should not, but is it swelling, or did you gain weight because you’re not exercising as much as before surgery and ate the same or more calories as before? See your surgeon to be sure you don’t have a liquid collection called a seroma, or other issues that might create swelling.

Q: Should I be concerned two weeks after cheek liposuction that I look terrible?

A: You should see your surgeon for reassurance and ask no one else at this time. There can be much temporary significant disfigurement from swelling which will go away in several weeks. Your surgeon may recommend other treatment to help the swelling go away faster.

Q: I’m thin but don’t have a waist. It’s rather flat. Can liposuction help?

A: Possibly, liposuction can recontour your shape by removing fat from the waist and give you more of an hour-glass shape.

Q: After liposuction, can I sleep in any position?

A: If you had neck liposuction I would ask that you keep your head elevated and sleep on your back. Your surgeon should tell you how long this is important to do. Otherwise, as long as my patients use their compression garments, they can sleep in whatever position makes them comfortable.

Q: I had wanted liposuction of four areas but I think only three were done. What should I do?

A: You should ask your surgeon! Was there a safety reason not to do all, such as a limited amount of tumescent anesthetic that can be injected and after the three sites, no more anesthetic could safely be administered? Was there miscommunication? You should speak with your surgeon before asking other opinions. There might be an easy-to-understand explanation.

Q: I had liposuction on my lower legs three months ago. There is improvement but I want them to be better. What can be done?

A: You should have patience as there can be six months or more of gradual improvement. It takes longer for the legs to reach their maximal result because of swelling.

Q: I had liposuction on my buttock and now it is flat and fallen. What can I do?

A: Sometimes a dropped buttock can be improved by fat injections which can act as grafts and provide a long term solution, but some if not all the fat can die, even after several treatments.

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