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Is this still swelling or bad lipo?
Gynecomastia, lipo, liposuction

Well it's been 2 months after my chest liposuction and I still seem to have a lot of swelling, specially on my left side. My doctor says that it's still swelling and it may take up to 4 months, but it still looks the same way as it did 2 weeks post-op. I already have full sensation on my chest as I had before my surgery. My question is if this is still just swelling or could it be fat that was left behind? Any more insight on what to expect on my recovery would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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aberger


Plastic surgeon
Beverly Hills, CA
United States
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September 22, 2012 5:10 PM

Most swelling after chest liposuction should resolve within two weeks. Following that the remainder should be almost entirely gone within an additional four to six weeks. What you're (more)
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drgrossman


Plastic surgeon
New York, NY
United States
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July 9, 2012 2:40 PM

Like my fellow surgeons have said, your result is excellent.
You probably are still swollen and your doc is right 4 months is about right for gynecomastia swelling to heal.
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samir


Plastic surgeon
Baltimore, MD
United States
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July 9, 2012 11:49 AM

You have excellent results for the degree of gynecomastia you had. You were almost an A_B cup.
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Docblinski


Plastic surgeon
Miami, FL
United States
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July 6, 2012 10:05 AM

Again are those your before and after posted photos???? IF YES I really can not believe you are not happy. The result is EXCELLENT.... I doubt you will see anymore changes but there is (more)
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docblinski


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Miami, FL
United States
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July 6, 2012 3:18 AM

I assume the left posted photo is your before and the right is the after??? If correct WOW a GREAT! early result. Am I missing something? (more)
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Seneca88
  
July 6, 2012 9:12 AM

So at 2 months is still early? Don't get me wrong, I'm pretty happy with my results so far, but it still looks like I have gynecomastia (from the sides is more noticeable). I was afraid that I might not see more improvement since it hasn't changed in 6 weeks and I've seen pictures of others than in just one month their completely flat, and I was afraid that my chest wouldn't end up flat. How much should I wait to see the full end result?



 



 

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