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Swelling After Liposuction: Causes and Optimal Healing
Swelling After Liposuction: Causes and Optimal Healing Medically reviewed by Jennifer Richman on July 15, 2025. Understanding the Liposuction Procedure Liposuction, also called “lipo” or lipoplasty, is a body contouring procedure that eliminates unwanted fat from specific places on the body. At the GCC, we perform gender-affirming liposuction, which helps trans and non-binary patients feel greater gender congruence with the shape of their body. As with other surgeries, it’s crucial to follow your liposuction aftercare instructions for optimal results. In this article, we’ll outline how to manage the swelling and inflammation that accompanies the liposuction recovery period. If you’re interested in learning more or discussing your body contouring goals, you …
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