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Swollen After Lipo on Legs

I had liposuction on my legs (inner thighs, outer thighs, knees, calve, ankles. My weigh before surgery, 121 lb, 5'6'. After surgery my weight 130...

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Is It Normal to Have New Bruises Appear 5 Days After Liposuction?

I had abdominal liposuction and reduction of gynecomastia earlier this week, and had some bruises which were apparent the day of the procedure (as...

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Is It Possible to Have 20lbs of Swelling After Liposuction?

I had surgery on Tuesday I went in at 165. Dr took 7.5 liters. I am very swollen and I weigh 175 today. I have not felt much like eating.. Can't...

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Was My Surgeon Too Conservative on my Saddlebag Lipo? (photo)

I am 5 days post-op on my saddlebags area. I had open incisions, and have been walking, elevating my legs, wearing the compression garment, and taking...

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How Much Swelling and Bruising is Normal After Abdominal Lipo?

I'm 5 days post lipo of my abdomin. I have minor bruising around my ribs, but my pubic area is totally black, like all the blood has pooled there. I...

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True Weight After Lipo? How Much of My Weight is Actually Swelling?

I am post liposuction 6 days(YAY!).I weighed myself the morning of my surgery & I was 136.6 lbs.I know from much research & conversations with...

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Is Hard Swelling/bruising Normal After Liposuction? (photo)

I am one week post op after liposuction to my hips, outer and inner thighs. My bruising today is getting worse and my thighs are more swollen then...

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Can I Drink Alcohol 5th Day Post Op Liposuction

Can I Drink Alcohol 5th Day Post Op Liposuction

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Headaches After Liposuction

I had liposuction a week ago and now I am having headaches. Should I be concern?

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Does Swelling on Knees After Liposuction Last Longer Than Other Areas?

Hi i had liposuction on my knees and inner and outer thighs a week ago. does it take longer for swelling to go down on knees as they look bigger than...

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