This doctor is the business!!!!! On another level. Will be my doctor...I have yet to see anyone put out the information like him..have yet to see anyone do a better job than him. He is the GOAT!
@@DrWilliamMiami Will I see noticeable result at my 2nd week? I am on my 8th day of revision 360 lipo and can see only 20 percent result on my love handles. Is it normal to see only about 20 percent result at the end of first week?
Wow, thank you!! I appreciate that. I am having a class LIVE on RUclips on September 18. Here is the link: instagram.com/p/Cwkycc5OY9p/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Type the word "Ogee" to register.
I need you to do my revision. And give me the hips my surgeon couldn't do. My doctor never explained nothing like this. Now I'm very informed and prepared for a second round.
Thank you, Dr. Miami, for an easy-to-understand and reassuring explanation of post-operative swelling. I had an appendectomy 24 days ago and understand that my abdominal swelling is my body's natural and normal reaction to my surgery..
Thank you so much for this...I was starting to get worried about my swelling... I'm nearly 6 months post 360 BBL surgery and couldn't understand why if I went a day without wearing my faja I would swell...now I know... I've learned more from you & your videos than I have from the Dr that performed my surgery....thank you
@@cyndeenavarro426 my stomach... It was like of I didn't wear my faja I was extra swollen then when I put the faja on it would be fine the next day....
@@nonnalovepriceless girl u need another husband your more than an object & there are some men out there that know that... Just know it does go away at least it did for me... The swelling one day just disappears...
I loved this. I am now educated on why my face is still swollen after surgery 3 weeks later. I shall leave it to Mother Nature to repair. Thank you so much Doc.
I just had a corrective jaw surgery and my face is incredibly swollen. This video was really helpful to understand what is happening to me. Thank you! It made it a lot less scary.
I had jaw surgery in May but still have swelling even after 4 months have passed by. How's your swelling now? Did it go away? I'm icing the swollen area but no luck!
@@stanleynoel99 Hey Stanley. My swelling has pratically disappeared but my doctor says it can take up to 18 months for swelling to fully disappear. The first few months were quite difficult but after 6 months I was almost back to normal, but I guess it is different from one person to the other. In terms of ice, I do not think it works after the first week. Idealy, you should use something warm to reduce swelling and not ice.
I had double jaw surgery in 2019 my swelling is completely gone now but I still have numbing/lost of sensation in parts of my face but it doesn’t impact the actual movement of my face so nobody can tell but me
What if you have upper abdominal swell/ bulge? Does that go away too? I’m 4 months post op and I really hope it will go away. It doesn’t look good. Next surgery I’m coming to you. I learn more from you than my own surgeon. You are so clear and direct. Amazing!!
Usually upper abdomen "swelling" is not really swelling at all but it is usually internal (visceral) fat and it goes away with weight loss. I would try to lose weight and see if it goes away--my bet is that it does.
@@DrWilliamMiami ok I thought so so I have lost 20lbs since surgery. I sent my surgeons office pics of the swelling and the nurses tell me it’s normal and will go away with time. Thanks so much , I do have about 15 more lbs to lose so we’ll see at my 6 month appt. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this. I just removed my binder for the first time for a shower on day 2 pre-op. I was discouraged with the size of my belly. This video has eased my mind. Thank you
Do you still have the same body? Yeah you'll loose it! Surgery is only perfect from 3weeks to 6months! Later parts your body will be like u've had no surgery unless you compress for 12months nonstop
I just had sutures over my upper and lower lip and after an hour or so It started swelling up l. Although the docs did say the swelling is natural, this explanation makes it better to understand.
I am 9 days post robotic bilateral inguinal hernia repair surgery. As you described, I experienced increased edema for the first three days with swelling noticeably decreasing since. I am looking forward to returning back to normal. Thank you for the excellent explanation and the helpful old-school visuals.
You're lucky, I am still a still 8 days post op and the swelling is larger than it was after the 1st day, so I guess it's going to take longer, my follow up appointment is not until February 1st, 2022. I had mesh...
@@towerofresonance4877 I had bilateral mesh repair as well. I was going on 1-mile walks the day after surgery. I never picked up pain meds or took any other pharmaceuticals. I experienced moderate pain for about 3 days. That was basically it. It helped that I am in good shape and live a very healthy lifestyle; diet, exercise, low subcutaneous and visceral body fat. It all plays a role, especially when you are almost 56 y/o. I hope you are getting to feel better soon and will make a full recovery. God bless.
I am one week on to healing, have been given my doctor a though time because he never explained this to me , swelling after tummy tuck and 360 bbl itching and all , my doctor did a great job, but am having swelling and a little pat of my stitching got open too have been worried dr please help out
Thank you for explaining this. I am 8 weeks post anterior hip replacement. My entire leg swelled and bruised all the was down to my toes. This inflammation turned into neuropathy and the throbbing burning pain was unbearable. No one really helped me. They kept saying this was normal. It took weeks to calm down. It's almost gone now with a little still in my ankle and top of foot. My surgeon said it could have been a reaction to the anesthesia. I'm taking B1, B12, and R-alpha lipoic acid. It unfortunately slowed down my recovery, but I'm catching up now. Thanks again.
I just had a panniculectomy (was supposed to be more of a tummy tuck with tightening the muscles and addressing the moms which is now HUGE but apparently the doc fibbed) but this video is great for explaining what’s going on to my fam!
Thank you so much for this explanation, i am a week into recovery from a hysterectomy. The swelling and bruising in my abdomen is a lot, but i feel so much more reassured now.
Thanks for explaining this I beginning to worry. I had an abdominal hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and I was expecting the swelling and numbness to be gone by now. I guess that I have to trust the process.
Mines was yesterday and the swelling causes a lot of discomfort. I had no idea it would be this much pain. But praying we both have speedy recoveries in Jesus name! 🙏
I am so grateful for this video,, I’m almost 6 months in after my hip replacement and wondering and worried that the swelling is still there. Your explanation was perfect thank you so much.
Thank you so much. I was becoming so concerned as it is 5 weeks post-surgery and have abdominal swelling. My surgeon told me it was normal but I didn’t understand, now I do with this additional information.
Thank you very much, Dr. William Miami. This most definitely helped me better understand swelling that isn’t explained enough or at all by Doctor’s. Just had my ACL Knee Surgery 5 day’s post-op and healing up quite well. Brusing seems to appear more so today (5th day) not iced after applying ice therapy device. Am hoping it will subside with continuing elevation.
Brilliant, thank you! What a relief to understand the process a bit better (why don't our Doctors bother with that?). I had gum grafts and am shocked that my whole right side of face is continuing to swell, going into day 4. I'll try to trust the process. Thank you again!
The body heals by swelling. EVERY operation produces swelling that is a necessary part of healing and as surgeons we expect it, we have seen it countless times so for us it is nothing unusual. Patients however, just don't have the experience to know that swelling is normal and that it always gets worse before getting better. Glad I can help. Best of luck with your recovery.
thank you so much for this video, i just had a 10+ pound myxoid liposarcoma cancerous mass removed from my thigh, incision from my butt cheek to below my knee with 57 staples and two drains, and my whole body is swollen, i was so so worried that something was wrong, this really put my mind at ease! again thank you!
Great video!!! Helps a lot..new to your channel but Had to subscribe!! This is the best info..im 15days post op. You gave way more info than my surgeon.
Thank you!!! I’m 10 weeks post op from my tummy tuck. I have lower abdominal swelling that is making me self conscious about why I’ve done wrong. This explanation make me feel slightly better
Im week 3 and after massaging myself for only two days my fluid moved i look way better I was getting a fluid buldge from sitting below my scar above my vag and I rubbed it for like 20 mins 2x and its flattened and moved and there's no obvious buldge line. Rub your tummy 2x a day.
@@heathernay8879 Hi, am 8 weeks post lip and still don't see the results I wanted. But I think we should be patient as the doctor in this video explains it takes up to 12 months. So no worries!
Exactly what I was looking for. This explanation should be binder they give you for joint replacement. Very well explained. Thank you! Day 3 after total hip replacement.
Dr , William Thank you for all your useful vidioes and edcuating us , can you do videos about fat fabrosis, seroma, Necrosis and how can we avoid. them , can we avoid them and what is the solution please Thank you
I got foot reconstruction on April 1st 2022 and my preop appt was 3 days after the surgery. I've already had the sugery on my other foot which was a success! I thought I knew what to expect with my other foot, but boy was I very, very wrong. When my surgeon took off my surgical dressings it was like opening a "present that you were scared to open but curious to open non the less." So was watching, pure curiousty gets the best of me and I have learned my lesson. But when I saw my foot the incisions on the top and calf were amazing! But the incision on my heal was overwhelmed with swelling and the dressing closes to the incision was very saturated with bodily fluid. This overwhelmed me my Dr reassured me that it is ok that everything looked great and in order just alot of swelling as he expected. Well I fainted non the less of the reassurance and got woozy whenever I looked at my foot thinking of it makes me a bit light headed. I'm usually good with gory stuff but sometimes your body just needs to cave in and take your pride and confidence and place it on a table and let you release. I'm fine now of course hehe, I'm in a cast pain is at a 2-3 off of heavy pain meds (course taking over the counter ibuprofen) and my foot is doing great. This video was amazing! And an awesome explanation of what happened to my foot and that it is indeed normal. Thank you so much sorry for my rant!
You are welcome. Thank you for sharing. The lower extremities are particularly susceptible to swelling because they are dependent and so far from the heart. Glad you did well and glad you enjoyed the video. I greatly appreciate the feedback.
I had a laparoscopy for cyst drainage 4 weeks ago and I have so much bloating and look pregnant, the consultant prescibed some laxative and buscopan, I really hope the bloating goes, btw great video doc 🙏
So sad I feel like he’s the best doctor in the world.I feel like if I understand everything about and I probably could perform it the way he says it I’m having surgery next month and I am super nervous and the way he explained things god bless this Dr hands always he truly one of the best if not the best!❤️why he’s not in New York City😭🙏🙌❤️❤️❤️
I just had surgery for carpal tunnel to day ,yup my fingers starting swelling.. Salutes Dr for your information,knowing the swelling is normal after surgery .
I’m 6 months out …and having had my surgery in winter- this summer heat and humidity swelling me up almost as bad as first few weeks post op!…. & yes dr said it will still occasionally happen( I’ll get a day where i wake up and look and feel awful…then by next morning all is well)… for up to 12 months…ugh… I am marking my calendar as days go by…lol
Very interesting and helpful. I just had laparoscopic surgery to remove a ruptured appendix. The challenge I seem to be facing is a lot of gas behind the abdominal wall, that was introduced as part of the procedure. It has caused ongoing swelling and pain. I'm 3 days post surgery and it's not lessening. How does this gas get released?
My swelling came after3 months post inguinal mesh hernia precedure which goes up and down like a balloon, im going for a scan soon, no pain. After watching this amazing video and surgeon, i suspect mine is a seroma which ill know, if so, after the scan. Its now about 6 months. Thank you Dr William Regards Hayden
Thank you for your video. I had a mommy makeover and I'm 8dpo, in my upper part of my abdomen I have air pocket, today the doctor inserted a needle and suction the air but i came home and I found another small place with more air. Is that dangerous?
I’m 3 weeks post BBL with Dr. William and I look BOMB! Of course I’m still swollen but if this is how I look and feel now it can only get better!! Thank you Dr. William!!!!
@@cynv9207 I’m so excited for you!! I won’t lie, it was tough but it gets better every day. I was out of work for 2 weeks, which was fine but if you can push it to 3, I would recommend it. I bought the front, back and side foam boards on Amazon and saved some money compared to buying it at their facility so I recommend that also. And warning, make sure you take your meds before the massages!! I’ve had 9 massages so far and I still cry during them but it really does help with the swelling and healing!
I’m 11 weeks post op and still get swelling, I had more than 10 massages and I went down to once a week after the 10 and I missed one week of getting my massage and was so swollen the next week and it was painful and I haven’t felt pain and burning at my massage appointment in weeks 😕 so definitely have the extra money to invest in your massages and I just spent $400 on my two custom fajas because my current one is too big now!
@@526picasso omg the massages have never gotten easier for me and I have to skip this week so I’m so nervous for next weeks session!! Wow 11 weeks and still swelling!? I know that’s normal but I just can’t wait to be past this stage and see my final results! You go girl I bet you look fantastic! We will be ready for summer 2021 🤗😎
@@nicoleangulo6533 I am 8 days post op and the massages are the worst! I am very swollen ! Any tips for less pain?! I hate the massages because it hurts so much!😭 i drink water but not as much.
I was starting to get worried after 2 month post belly lip now. I thought if this is why I had a surgery that I will pay off for years and years, it was not worth it. But thank you doctor for explaining. I will be patient and excited about the changes that will slowly come during 10 more months.
I did bodytite in three areas and a TT. Soon at month 2 postop, still very swollen(a hard type of swelling) under my bellybutton. I had drains initially and then had to do two manual drainings of the area. Still have areas along my scar that hasn't fully healed yet ( small parts of it has superficial wounds). I knew it would be a hard and long process but I expected more healing after 2 months. I think I'm at 60-70% of what my peak swelling was.
This explanation was incredible. I love the drawings!!! It made such a difference in understanding for me. I’m one month post op from a Tibial Plateau Fracture on my left leg. Swelling has gone down a lot but I still have swelling which I expect for a few more weeks or even months. It was a big surgery… Plate + screws 😓
Is it ok to have swelling and tenderness over the symphisis pubis? The bruising is gone and today is day 11 post op but i am afraid this could be seroma
This explains why I walked out of surgery a pregnant man after having my appendix removed. Not to mention that they pump your abdomen full of gas during surgery.
Yeah I just got surgery on seromas hypodermic seromas under my armpit on my right arm.its 10 cm cysts or seromas. Right now I have a IV cord tube drainage after surgery. What next? if the doctor takes out the drainage. He going give me more drainage fluid out me. I got a lot fluid inside me. My feet, legs, arms, stomach, shoulders and neck, face, head is full with water. I got seromas.
I had a body lift 8 mo this ago. They did liposuction to my back and the swelling and pain is still there. Bromaline dis nothing. Sometimes it feels better after a massage but always comes back. Any pointers on what to do? Should I be concerned at this point or continue to give it more time, I understand it was a major surgery.
Honestly this came through my feed for other type of surgery, but I would imagine the basis is the same as he says your body sees any surgery as an injury, and I’m having tremendous swelling feeling after my hysterectomy a few days ago.. makes total sense and will ask my doc on this too if it is similar
Congratulations. I would ask your surgeon for their recovery package. But if you are looking for a video this one goes over all of the recovery from a BBL: ruclips.net/video/senHe4111Vo/видео.html
Thanks doc. After my thyroid surgery the biggest problem that I was facing was no one to clear my post surgery anxieties. This video helped me a lot about swelling. I do have another doubt about muscle weakness near left shoulder and back muscles. Could you please do a video on muscle weakness after surgery. Once again thank you doctor.
Glad the video helped you. I can't do a video about muscle weakness after surgery as I have never had a patient with that. If you are experiencing that I would see your surgeon.
After gallbladder surgery, legs and stomach swollen and continues. Heart surgery 1 year ago. He’s only 48 y/o he weighed 172 into gallbladder surgery and now 220 after. 30 lbs fluid
THANK U SIR, FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL EXPLANATION, IT'S SOME KIND OF HEALING❤ I HAVE UNDERGONE THIS SURGERY LAST MONDAY.. ITS VERY BIG SURGERYNOW ON THE WAY TO HEALING PATH. NOW IF I LOOK BACK, ITS SCARY
The recovery is not to be taken lightly! The first 4 days are the most difficult so you're already past that point! The swelling though will continue to go down. Best of luck as you continue your recovery. Don't forget to 'roll' to keep your skin smooth as possible. ogeerecovery.com/collections/ogee-roller
I’m three weeks post, what can I do to help my body along to get the best results possible? My belly is still a tad out there so I assumed visceral fat, since I’m fairly solid/hard to the touch. But maybe I’m swollen still? I thrilled with losing my protruding apron belly and don’t need to be a size 2, but want the best results
Swelling is no joke especially in the groin area. I would of course see your surgeon to make sure everything is ok but swelling occurs with every surgery and some are particularly difficult.
17 days post-opt and I.see why some doctors educate their clients on the mental health aspect post-opt. I feel so bloated and my skin is painful to touch. And damn, the itching is definitely evil, just taking it one day at a time.
Recovery is no joke and it certainly can manifest as being depressed or feeling down--that is quite common and something I really need to talk about and address because it is so common. I experienced it personally with my wife who had regret after her tummy tuck for the first few months. She eventually became super happy with the results and glad she did it but at the beginning it was a little rough.
Thanks for explaining swelling and the difference between seroma and swelling. I am 6 months post op large lipomas excision on my lower leg with seromas still healing. I had a bad infection (all better now) which delayed healing. Looks like I got 6 more months to go before judgement.
@@MH-vu9rg I was supposed to have a second surgery to finish removing the other lipomas, but that infection and all the seroma scared me. The surgeon did not take care of the blood supply that feeds the lipomas causing the seroma I suppose.
@@angelcarter6131 1yr 6months still lord wen its going to stop. When I have on my faja r waist trainer I feel better. Am I going to wear it all my life 🤔
@@megannicolebrown5440 oh wow I thought it would stop at 1 year im still wearing mines too. I wished I would've done more research because I didn't know this process will be this long
So, at the 5 weeks point is normal not to see a “flat” belly, and/or the love handles gone for good. It happens to me i see great results the first week after the surgery… then time passed and on my 5 week it’s look like i’m going back. Can swollen go down first week and then increased? Thank you so much!!!! Thank you for your time🌸I’m eating healthy super healthy and doing exercises.😁
Eating clean and exercising are the most important steps for recovery, but swelling usually only gets better with time. Sometimes patients can experience changes that appear to be going in the opposite direction like you are describing, but what I think happens is swelling disappearing from adjacent areas that can make those other areas seem like they are getting bigger but it just appears that way--they are not getting bigger.
I'm day 3 post op from TT and woke up this morning like a puffer fish. My legs are huge that even my 6 year old asked what's wrong with my legs. Hoping it goes down tomorrow like you mentioned.
I would see your surgeon to make sure you don't have a blood clot and everything is healing well. I would hate for you to take my advice from this video as medical advice. Please check today with your own surgeon.
This has given me a peace of mind. I had umbilical hernia surgery last week and I now have a small swelling that was bigger than the hernia was. I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow because I think I have a seroma.
Can you eat after you have a skin graft surgery and a tummy tuck in one day. I have bad scars on my stomach from colostomy bag moved from the side to the middle of my stomach, and bad scar on my ankle from a bad injury 10 years ago still opens up.
This doctor is the business!!!!! On another level. Will be my doctor...I have yet to see anyone put out the information like him..have yet to see anyone do a better job than him. He is the GOAT!
More a go to than a goat 😊
Touché girly !
@beautifuldistractn👍🏽
Me too sis i just got my surgery on 15th nov my legs are swollen its stressing me out
@@moniquesimage1391walking helps
The admiration & level of respect I have for you Dr. Willam as a Plastic surgeon is indescribable to put into real words.
Thank you!
@@DrWilliamMiami Will I see noticeable result at my 2nd week? I am on my 8th day of revision 360 lipo and can see only 20 percent result on my love handles. Is it normal to see only about 20 percent result at the end of first week?
I learned the info at my nursing school approximately 22 years ago. This doctor👨⚕️ is very articulate.
Explained in an interesting way.Thank you Doctor 🙏
I can't stop listening , learning and loving Dr William.... you're the best ever❤
Wow, thank you!! I appreciate that. I am having a class LIVE on RUclips on September 18. Here is the link:
instagram.com/p/Cwkycc5OY9p/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Type the word "Ogee" to register.
This is an excellent, clear presentation about the body's swelling process because "A picture is worth a thousand words."
I need you to do my revision. And give me the hips my surgeon couldn't do. My doctor never explained nothing like this. Now I'm very informed and prepared for a second round.
Girl same! My doctor didn’t give me hips either ugh!! And to top it off I think he put more fat into one of my cheeks. Because I look deformed now smh
Thank you, Dr. Miami, for an easy-to-understand and reassuring explanation of post-operative swelling. I had an appendectomy 24 days ago and understand that my abdominal swelling is my body's natural and normal reaction to my surgery..
Yes it applies to any type of surgery. That's just how the body heals.
Thank you so much for this...I was starting to get worried about my swelling... I'm nearly 6 months post 360 BBL surgery and couldn't understand why if I went a day without wearing my faja I would swell...now I know... I've learned more from you & your videos than I have from the Dr that performed my surgery....thank you
Where was your swelling? I’m having swelling in my knees and legs.
@@cyndeenavarro426 my stomach... It was like of I didn't wear my faja I was extra swollen then when I put the faja on it would be fine the next day....
Wearing a faja for a long time is not good it makes your body dependening on it
I’m 3 month in now had muscle repair
I look pregnant and my hubby won’t look at me like he used to 🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🤷🏼♀️
@@nonnalovepriceless girl u need another husband your more than an object & there are some men out there that know that... Just know it does go away at least it did for me... The swelling one day just disappears...
This is so clear and carefully explained . Thanks, it makes sense
Thank you so much for breaking this down for me, I a currently waiting for this swelling to go done/away trusting the process
I loved this. I am now educated on why my face is still swollen after surgery 3 weeks later. I shall leave it to Mother Nature to repair. Thank you so much Doc.
Good luck on your recovery!
@drwilliammiami is it normal for the face/cheeks to feel hot with swelling after mini facelift? I'm on day 4-1/2 and my swelling just peaked!
Idk why my surgeon couldn’t just explain this after my first follow up… thank you so much.
My pleasure. Any questions you have let me know.
I just had a corrective jaw surgery and my face is incredibly swollen. This video was really helpful to understand what is happening to me. Thank you! It made it a lot less scary.
I had jaw surgery in May but still have swelling even after 4 months have passed by. How's your swelling now? Did it go away? I'm icing the swollen area but no luck!
@@stanleynoel99 Hey Stanley. My swelling has pratically disappeared but my doctor says it can take up to 18 months for swelling to fully disappear. The first few months were quite difficult but after 6 months I was almost back to normal, but I guess it is different from one person to the other. In terms of ice, I do not think it works after the first week. Idealy, you should use something warm to reduce swelling and not ice.
As he said using ice tablets etc doesn’t work you have to let it run it’s coarse unfortunately I’m in the Same situation, I will just have to wait 😏
I had double jaw surgery in 2019 my swelling is completely gone now but I still have numbing/lost of sensation in parts of my face but it doesn’t impact the actual movement of my face so nobody can tell but me
Awesome information Dr! I love and enjoy how you explains things thoroughly and in a way that’s easy for us to understand.
Thank you, glad you enjoy it!
This is so important to know while going thru the recovery process.
What if you have upper abdominal swell/ bulge? Does that go away too? I’m 4 months post op and I really hope it will go away. It doesn’t look good. Next surgery I’m coming to you. I learn more from you than my own surgeon. You are so clear and direct. Amazing!!
Usually upper abdomen "swelling" is not really swelling at all but it is usually internal (visceral) fat and it goes away with weight loss. I would try to lose weight and see if it goes away--my bet is that it does.
@@DrWilliamMiami ok I thought so so I have lost 20lbs since surgery. I sent my surgeons office pics of the swelling and the nurses tell me it’s normal and will go away with time. Thanks so much , I do have about 15 more lbs to lose so we’ll see at my 6 month appt. Thanks!
I know if you lose the weight it will go away.
Thank you so much for this. I just removed my binder for the first time for a shower on day 2 pre-op. I was discouraged with the size of my belly. This video has eased my mind. Thank you
That's why, is a process and choose a skillful and knowledgeable Therapist
Perfect. Currently 20 days post lipo. Looking and feeling fantastic. Shape is already amazing and can't wait for 6 weeks and 12 months
Hows it going now. Any swelling?
Who did your surgery ?
Did you have any back pain? Im 3 days i and my lower back is killling me from my tummy tuck
Im a week out still very swollen but love my shape😊
Do you still have the same body? Yeah you'll loose it! Surgery is only perfect from 3weeks to 6months! Later parts your body will be like u've had no surgery unless you compress for 12months nonstop
I just had sutures over my upper and lower lip and after an hour or so It started swelling up l. Although the docs did say the swelling is natural, this explanation makes it better to understand.
Excellent Dr. Willliams. Most clients believes that they are amazon prime that delivers in 24 hours
Lmaooooo 😂
I am 9 days post robotic bilateral inguinal hernia repair surgery. As you described, I experienced increased edema for the first three days with swelling noticeably decreasing since. I am looking forward to returning back to normal. Thank you for the excellent explanation and the helpful old-school visuals.
You're lucky, I am still a still 8 days post op and the swelling is larger than it was after the 1st day, so I guess it's going to take longer, my follow up appointment is not until February 1st, 2022. I had mesh...
@@towerofresonance4877 I had bilateral mesh repair as well. I was going on 1-mile walks the day after surgery. I never picked up pain meds or took any other pharmaceuticals. I experienced moderate pain for about 3 days. That was basically it. It helped that I am in good shape and live a very healthy lifestyle; diet, exercise, low subcutaneous and visceral body fat. It all plays a role, especially when you are almost 56 y/o.
I hope you are getting to feel better soon and will make a full recovery. God bless.
I just a tummy tuck and bbl the swelling is crazy and itching , I am so worried but with this video I am relieved
I am one week on to healing, have been given my doctor a though time because he never explained this to me , swelling after tummy tuck and 360 bbl itching and all , my doctor did a great job, but am having swelling and a little pat of my stitching got open too have been worried dr please help out
How are you doing now?
@@shinesobrightforever4863 healing fine honey , thanks 😊
Thank you for explaining this. I am 8 weeks post anterior hip replacement. My entire leg swelled and bruised all the was down to my toes. This inflammation turned into neuropathy and the throbbing burning pain was unbearable. No one really helped me. They kept saying this was normal. It took weeks to calm down. It's almost gone now with a little still in my ankle and top of foot. My surgeon said it could have been a reaction to the anesthesia. I'm taking B1, B12, and R-alpha lipoic acid. It unfortunately slowed down my recovery, but I'm catching up now. Thanks again.
I just had a panniculectomy (was supposed to be more of a tummy tuck with tightening the muscles and addressing the moms which is now HUGE but apparently the doc fibbed) but this video is great for explaining what’s going on to my fam!
Thank you so much for this explanation, i am a week into recovery from a hysterectomy. The swelling and bruising in my abdomen is a lot, but i feel so much more reassured now.
It's good to understand that your body's natural and normal way of healing is through a pathway of first swelling.
Thanks for explaining this I beginning to worry. I had an abdominal hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and I was expecting the swelling and numbness to be gone by now. I guess that I have to trust the process.
Glad I could help!
Wish you were in GA! , I love watching you ! I would definitely go for you for a TT .
I had a hemithyroidectomy and he explained the swelling perfectly👍🏼
Hi, I had also same surgery with you.i takes how many weeks your neck swells before it go away?
I had it swollen for 3 months
Thanks so much for the clarification. Last Tuesday I had a 360 tummy tuck, lipo and body lift. The swelling is very uncomfortable
Mines was yesterday and the swelling causes a lot of discomfort. I had no idea it would be this much pain. But praying we both have speedy recoveries in Jesus name! 🙏
@@scarletroseechos5690 For the both of us on quick recovery. Major numbness and the swelling in my legs feels like pins and needles
I am so grateful for this video,, I’m almost 6 months in after my hip replacement and wondering and worried that the swelling is still there. Your explanation was perfect thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you dr
2 months ago i got lis and fissurectomy
Still have swollen bump of surgery
Vry relaxed.... i hope and pray it get better ❤️
Thank you so much. I was becoming so concerned as it is 5 weeks post-surgery and have abdominal swelling. My surgeon told me it was normal but I didn’t understand, now I do with this additional information.
Glad I could help!
Thank you very much, Dr. William Miami. This most definitely helped me better understand swelling that isn’t explained enough or at all by Doctor’s. Just had my ACL Knee Surgery 5 day’s post-op and healing up quite well. Brusing seems to appear more so today (5th day) not iced after applying ice therapy device. Am hoping it will subside with continuing elevation.
How did you heal swelling? did it completelygo? after how long?
This is excellent and very informative. I had a hysterectomy over a month ago; this explains a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
@@DrWilliamMiami a friend of mines is four months post op tummy tuck she is still swollen how long should she wear her faja for
Fantastic, sir. Love your old school approach. Simple is always best. Great help.
Thank you kindly!
You the real MVP! Thanks for this
You just put my mind at ease had hand tendon transfer surgery 9 days ago, I guess I`m just very impatient, thank you Doc.
Brilliant, thank you! What a relief to understand the process a bit better (why don't our Doctors bother with that?). I had gum grafts and am shocked that my whole right side of face is continuing to swell, going into day 4. I'll try to trust the process. Thank you again!
The body heals by swelling. EVERY operation produces swelling that is a necessary part of healing and as surgeons we expect it, we have seen it countless times so for us it is nothing unusual. Patients however, just don't have the experience to know that swelling is normal and that it always gets worse before getting better. Glad I can help. Best of luck with your recovery.
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thank you so much for this video, i just had a 10+ pound myxoid liposarcoma cancerous mass removed from my thigh, incision from my butt cheek to below my knee with 57 staples and two drains, and my whole body is swollen, i was so so worried that something was wrong, this really put my mind at ease! again thank you!
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Prayers for recovery
Dr. on another level. Thanks for this explanation......recovering patients get a little nervous with this swelling, especially seroma
I know. Can you imagine how much burn patients swell?! It's just the natural way humans heal.
Great video!!! Helps a lot..new to your channel but Had to subscribe!! This is the best info..im 15days post op. You gave way more info than my surgeon.
Thank you!!! I’m 10 weeks post op from my tummy tuck. I have lower abdominal swelling that is making me self conscious about why I’ve done wrong. This explanation make me feel slightly better
I’m experiencing the same. I have major swelling. Did yours go down?
Im week 3 and after massaging myself for only two days my fluid moved i look way better I was getting a fluid buldge from sitting below my scar above my vag and I rubbed it for like 20 mins 2x and its flattened and moved and there's no obvious buldge line. Rub your tummy 2x a day.
@@CC-js5ou I am 2 weeks post tummy tuck and I look 5 months pregnant. It’s so uncomfortable. When does it get better?
@@heathernay8879 Hi, am 8 weeks post lip and still don't see the results I wanted. But I think we should be patient as the doctor in this video explains it takes up to 12 months. So no worries!
How has everyone found it im 7 weeks post op now and im so worried ill never be flat i have such a overhang especially when i sit down it looks so bad
Very excellent and clear explanation as well as a great illustration!
Thank you! Cheers!
Exactly what I was looking for. This explanation should be binder they give you for joint replacement. Very well explained. Thank you! Day 3 after total hip replacement.
Glad it helped.
Dr , William Thank you for all your useful vidioes and edcuating us ,
can you do videos about fat fabrosis, seroma, Necrosis and how can we avoid. them , can we avoid them and what is the solution please Thank you
Great Teacher of medical and body experiences
Thank you! Did you know that the origins of the word doctor means "to teach" in Latin?
@@DrWilliamMiami Thank you for letting me know. How do you say "Poster Child" in Latin that's you
I got foot reconstruction on April 1st 2022 and my preop appt was 3 days after the surgery. I've already had the sugery on my other foot which was a success! I thought I knew what to expect with my other foot, but boy was I very, very wrong. When my surgeon took off my surgical dressings it was like opening a "present that you were scared to open but curious to open non the less." So was watching, pure curiousty gets the best of me and I have learned my lesson. But when I saw my foot the incisions on the top and calf were amazing! But the incision on my heal was overwhelmed with swelling and the dressing closes to the incision was very saturated with bodily fluid. This overwhelmed me my Dr reassured me that it is ok that everything looked great and in order just alot of swelling as he expected. Well I fainted non the less of the reassurance and got woozy whenever I looked at my foot thinking of it makes me a bit light headed. I'm usually good with gory stuff but sometimes your body just needs to cave in and take your pride and confidence and place it on a table and let you release. I'm fine now of course hehe, I'm in a cast pain is at a 2-3 off of heavy pain meds (course taking over the counter ibuprofen) and my foot is doing great. This video was amazing! And an awesome explanation of what happened to my foot and that it is indeed normal. Thank you so much sorry for my rant!
You are welcome. Thank you for sharing. The lower extremities are particularly susceptible to swelling because they are dependent and so far from the heart. Glad you did well and glad you enjoyed the video. I greatly appreciate the feedback.
You’re pretty awesome! When I’m ready for my surgery I’m coming to you ❤!
I had a laparoscopy for cyst drainage 4 weeks ago and I have so much bloating and look pregnant, the consultant prescibed some laxative and buscopan, I really hope the bloating goes, btw great video doc 🙏
So sad I feel like he’s the best doctor in the world.I feel like if I understand everything about and I probably could perform it the way he says it I’m having surgery next month and I am super nervous and the way he explained things god bless this Dr hands always he truly one of the best if not the best!❤️why he’s not in New York City😭🙏🙌❤️❤️❤️
I just had surgery for carpal tunnel to day ,yup my fingers starting swelling.. Salutes Dr for your information,knowing the swelling is normal after surgery .
Does the red/infrared light therapy helps to heal more quicker?
I’m 6 months out …and having had my surgery in winter- this summer heat and humidity swelling me up almost as bad as first few weeks post op!…. & yes dr said it will still occasionally happen( I’ll get a day where i wake up and look and feel awful…then by next morning all is well)… for up to 12 months…ugh… I am marking my calendar as days go by…lol
Thank you. This gave me a lot of peace of mind.
Is there any thing to do to help to reduce the swelling before 12 months?
Very interesting and helpful. I just had laparoscopic surgery to remove a ruptured appendix. The challenge I seem to be facing is a lot of gas behind the abdominal wall, that was introduced as part of the procedure. It has caused ongoing swelling and pain. I'm 3 days post surgery and it's not lessening. How does this gas get released?
Thank you! Great video & explanation of swelling!
Wow!! You are an amazing docotr
My swelling came after3 months post inguinal mesh hernia precedure which goes up and down like a balloon, im going for a scan soon, no pain.
After watching this amazing video and surgeon, i suspect mine is a seroma which ill know, if so, after the scan.
Its now about 6 months.
Thank you Dr William
Regards
Hayden
Good luck. Keep me posted.
@@DrWilliamMiami Will do sir
Thank you for your video. I had a mommy makeover and I'm 8dpo, in my upper part of my abdomen I have air pocket, today the doctor inserted a needle and suction the air but i came home and I found another small place with more air. Is that dangerous?
I’m 3 weeks post BBL with Dr. William and I look BOMB! Of course I’m still swollen but if this is how I look and feel now it can only get better!! Thank you Dr. William!!!!
Ou girl that's exciting!! I'm booked w him next year how's recovery been I'm nervous for post op lol
@@cynv9207 I’m so excited for you!! I won’t lie, it was tough but it gets better every day. I was out of work for 2 weeks, which was fine but if you can push it to 3, I would recommend it. I bought the front, back and side foam boards on Amazon and saved some money compared to buying it at their facility so I recommend that also. And warning, make sure you take your meds before the massages!! I’ve had 9 massages so far and I still cry during them but it really does help with the swelling and healing!
I’m 11 weeks post op and still get swelling, I had more than 10 massages and I went down to once a week after the 10 and I missed one week of getting my massage and was so swollen the next week and it was painful and I haven’t felt pain and burning at my massage appointment in weeks 😕 so definitely have the extra money to invest in your massages and I just spent $400 on my two custom fajas because my current one is too big now!
@@526picasso omg the massages have never gotten easier for me and I have to skip this week so I’m so nervous for next weeks session!! Wow 11 weeks and still swelling!? I know that’s normal but I just can’t wait to be past this stage and see my final results! You go girl I bet you look fantastic! We will be ready for summer 2021 🤗😎
@@nicoleangulo6533 I am 8 days post op and the massages are the worst! I am very swollen ! Any tips for less pain?! I hate the massages because it hurts so much!😭 i drink water but not as much.
Good explanation good doctor, m from India. Today m facing swelling after ingaunal harniya surgery but should I do. Please reply
Very good. I have been watching a lot of videos on this topic and this one is clear and easily understood 👍👍👍👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
I was starting to get worried after 2 month post belly lip now. I thought if this is why I had a surgery that I will pay off for years and years, it was not worth it. But thank you doctor for explaining. I will be patient and excited about the changes that will slowly come during 10 more months.
Are you getting your lymphatic massages and wearing fajas with compression? Also drink bahia camomile and anise tea and take arnica pills
Did it improve after 12 months? I’m two months post Lipo 360/ j plasma and currently look 4 months pregnant. It’s making me feel depressed
@@anonymousperson8739is it better now?
Thank you for this explanation, I just had a surgery and my stomach is so swellen and feel bloated.
I did bodytite in three areas and a TT.
Soon at month 2 postop, still very swollen(a hard type of swelling) under my bellybutton.
I had drains initially and then had to do two manual drainings of the area.
Still have areas along my scar that hasn't fully healed yet ( small parts of it has superficial wounds).
I knew it would be a hard and long process but I expected more healing after 2 months. I think I'm at 60-70% of what my peak swelling was.
This explanation was incredible. I love the drawings!!! It made such a difference in understanding for me.
I’m one month post op from a Tibial Plateau Fracture on my left leg. Swelling has gone down a lot but I still have swelling which I expect for a few more weeks or even months. It was a big surgery… Plate + screws 😓
Good luck on your recovery. That is a big surgery.
Perfect video and perfect explanation! Thank you
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful. I just uploaded another one on fluid that you may like.
Thank you! Very informative and set my mind at ease after a hysterectomy…and repair….
Glad it was helpful!
Is it ok to have swelling and tenderness over the symphisis pubis? The bruising is gone and today is day 11 post op but i am afraid this could be seroma
Pust it and check if you see water inside,it will move
this is so insightful. Thank you Doc.
Preety easy way to tell about this seroma issue. Thank you so much doctor
This explains why I walked out of surgery a pregnant man after having my appendix removed. Not to mention that they pump your abdomen full of gas during surgery.
Yeah I just got surgery on seromas hypodermic seromas under my armpit on my right arm.its 10 cm cysts or seromas. Right now I have a IV cord tube drainage after surgery. What next? if the doctor takes out the drainage. He going give me more drainage fluid out me. I got a lot fluid inside me. My feet, legs, arms, stomach, shoulders and neck, face, head is full with water. I got seromas.
I had a body lift 8 mo this ago. They did liposuction to my back and the swelling and pain is still there. Bromaline dis nothing. Sometimes it feels better after a massage but always comes back. Any pointers on what to do? Should I be concerned at this point or continue to give it more time, I understand it was a major surgery.
Honestly this came through my feed for other type of surgery, but I would imagine the basis is the same as he says your body sees any surgery as an injury, and I’m having tremendous swelling feeling after my hysterectomy a few days ago.. makes total sense and will ask my doc on this too if it is similar
Thanks for explaining things so clearly❤
Thanks doctor..I just did my lipo 360.. 9 days ago..I wanted to get information about the process after surgery..I'm a male..
Congratulations. I would ask your surgeon for their recovery package. But if you are looking for a video this one goes over all of the recovery from a BBL: ruclips.net/video/senHe4111Vo/видео.html
Thanks doc. After my thyroid surgery the biggest problem that I was facing was no one to clear my post surgery anxieties. This video helped me a lot about swelling. I do have another doubt about muscle weakness near left shoulder and back muscles. Could you please do a video on muscle weakness after surgery. Once again thank you doctor.
Glad the video helped you. I can't do a video about muscle weakness after surgery as I have never had a patient with that. If you are experiencing that I would see your surgeon.
After gallbladder surgery, legs and stomach swollen and continues. Heart surgery 1 year ago. He’s only 48 y/o he weighed 172 into gallbladder surgery and now 220 after. 30 lbs fluid
I went in for gallbladder survey 207 came out 217 legs and stomach swollen
Thanks soomuch Doctor I'm 1month 1week post CS and having pelvic swelling and I was scared, thanks soomuch for the lectures
You are welcome. Thank you for watching. Sometimes I think only my wife is watching. 😉
Doc i suppose it would be wise to also follow a healthy diet so the body will heal healthier faster.
Cheers William, great explanation and video.
Glad you enjoyed it
His teaching methods is awarsom...
You are blessed 🙌 thanks alot for your beautiful discussion .
THANK U SIR, FOR SUCH BEAUTIFUL EXPLANATION, IT'S SOME KIND OF HEALING❤
I HAVE UNDERGONE THIS SURGERY LAST MONDAY.. ITS VERY BIG SURGERYNOW ON THE WAY TO HEALING PATH.
NOW IF I LOOK BACK, ITS SCARY
The recovery is not to be taken lightly! The first 4 days are the most difficult so you're already past that point! The swelling though will continue to go down. Best of luck as you continue your recovery. Don't forget to 'roll' to keep your skin smooth as possible. ogeerecovery.com/collections/ogee-roller
I’m three weeks post, what can I do to help my body along to get the best results possible? My belly is still a tad out there so I assumed visceral fat, since I’m fairly solid/hard to the touch. But maybe I’m swollen still? I thrilled with losing my protruding apron belly and don’t need to be a size 2, but want the best results
I av had bilateral inguinal hernia repair and my swelling after 2 weeks is still ridiculous and the swelling is solid aswel. Hope it goes down soon.
Swelling is no joke especially in the groin area. I would of course see your surgeon to make sure everything is ok but swelling occurs with every surgery and some are particularly difficult.
hi Dr William is it normal to feel numbness and swelling thigh after pelvic bone graft? How long need or wait
How long should I wait after a flank liposuction and a lumbar disc operation?
17 days post-opt and I.see why some doctors educate their clients on the mental health aspect post-opt. I feel so bloated and my skin is painful to touch. And damn, the itching is definitely evil, just taking it one day at a time.
Recovery is no joke and it certainly can manifest as being depressed or feeling down--that is quite common and something I really need to talk about and address because it is so common. I experienced it personally with my wife who had regret after her tummy tuck for the first few months. She eventually became super happy with the results and glad she did it but at the beginning it was a little rough.
Thanks for explaining swelling and the difference between seroma and swelling. I am 6 months post op large lipomas excision on my lower leg with seromas still healing. I had a bad infection (all better now) which delayed healing. Looks like I got 6 more months to go before judgement.
I am nearly 8 months post lipoma removal now, still have a lump. Not sure when it will disappear or not. Very frustrated.
@@MH-vu9rg I was supposed to have a second surgery to finish removing the other lipomas, but that infection and all the seroma scared me. The surgeon did not take care of the blood supply that feeds the lipomas causing the seroma I suppose.
This post op has got me so depressing I had lipo 360 done and it like my tummy still fat
Don't forget that internal fat is the number one reason for not being flat after a tummy tuck or liposuction.
@@DrWilliamMiami how do I get rid of internal fat?
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Going 11 months still swelling.. can't wait for it stop... crying
12 months for me still swelling
@@angelcarter6131 1yr 6months still lord wen its going to stop. When I have on my faja r waist trainer I feel better. Am I going to wear it all my life 🤔
@@megannicolebrown5440 oh wow I thought it would stop at 1 year im still wearing mines too. I wished I would've done more research because I didn't know this process will be this long
@@angelcarter6131 eye 👁 rolling
So, at the 5 weeks point is normal not to see a “flat” belly, and/or the love handles gone for good. It happens to me i see great results the first week after the surgery… then time passed and on my 5 week it’s look like i’m going back. Can swollen go down first week and then increased? Thank you so much!!!! Thank you for your time🌸I’m eating healthy super healthy and doing exercises.😁
Eating clean and exercising are the most important steps for recovery, but swelling usually only gets better with time. Sometimes patients can experience changes that appear to be going in the opposite direction like you are describing, but what I think happens is swelling disappearing from adjacent areas that can make those other areas seem like they are getting bigger but it just appears that way--they are not getting bigger.
I'm day 3 post op from TT and woke up this morning like a puffer fish. My legs are huge that even my 6 year old asked what's wrong with my legs. Hoping it goes down tomorrow like you mentioned.
I would see your surgeon to make sure you don't have a blood clot and everything is healing well. I would hate for you to take my advice from this video as medical advice. Please check today with your own surgeon.
@DrWilliamMiami thank you! I will call the office today.
Thank you!
This has given me a peace of mind. I had umbilical hernia surgery last week and I now have a small swelling that was bigger than the hernia was.
I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow because I think I have a seroma.
So what it was?
@@TechyAviral It was a seroma. It went down after 2 weeks. I am fully recovered now.
@@xrotarebil how does it reduce?
Can you eat after you have a skin graft surgery and a tummy tuck in one day. I have bad scars on my stomach from colostomy bag moved from the side to the middle of my stomach, and bad scar on my ankle from a bad injury 10 years ago still opens up.
I tell my patients to eat whatever they feel comfortable eating after surgery. I have never seen a problem with that advice.
I like the sentence- Your body KNOWS what to do
This is the hardest thing to teach patients. The body knows what to do and takes a long time to heal.