Wondering about drainage – smart lipo
Smart Lipo: Was worth it
Cost: $8,600
Pain: Mild
Satisfaction: Good
I had smartlipo on Friday on my stomach, inner & outer thighs, love handles and under my bra strap. The procedure itself wasn’t that bad, although there were some periods of discomfort. Yesterday I felt like I had been beaten up, but today I feel much better and haven’t taken any pain medication.
First let me say that I wondered with all the areas done, was 2 liters really enough to take out? Seems to me that there should’ve been more. And I haven’t had any drainage whatsoever. That seems a little weird to me also since I read so much about it prior and was very prepared for it. Has anyone else had the same experience?
It’s only been 2 days and so far, I’m not really seeing the results. My doctor said that it would take up to 5 days to start seeing it so I’m trying to be patient. I’ll check back in after day 5 but am giving it a thumbs up for now.
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Original review from realself.com

I also had laserlipo on my abdomen and flanks 8 days ago and am nervous that excess fluid is stuck in me. My doctor is known for performing VERY “Wet” surgeries and I had just enough drainage the 1st day to chng my bandages once & never again. Prior to surgery my doctor explained I had a terrific BMI & was an ideal candidate, but I don’t see much difference and my tummy feels jello-like and kind of squishy. If there is remaining fluid, what does the body do with it? Does the fluid harden and turn into fat, combine w/the tissues?