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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery

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Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.

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lopsided swelling

by lsusiewong57, Nov 10, 2009 11:14AM

Hi , I am a 52 yr old female. I had a full abdomioplasty 5 weeks ago , scar tissue healing fine , but have a lot more swelling and numbness on one side , the other side is great . My surgeon doesnt seem at all concerned and says it will rectify but it is not getting any better and is very uncomfortable if i dont wear my compression garment. ShoulD I be concerned ?

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by Howard Rosenberg, MD

, Nov 10, 2009 01:45PM

Persistent swelling at five weeks post abdominoplasty in the absence of fever, redness and other signs is not unusual. Numbness is a result of the swelling. If your surgeon indicates that nothing unusual occurred at surgery on that side, then I would expect it to result in another month or so.

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