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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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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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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...

5 doctor answers | 1 community comment

Does Alcohol Have an Affect on Recovery from Lipo (photo)

It has been 8 weeks since I had lipo from mid section to my knees, I am a 42 yrs old mother of 3 I have always enjoyed a drink once or twice a week, I...

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Why Don't I See Any Difference in my Body 6 Weeks After Liposuction and Why Am I Heavier on the Scales? (photo)

I had tumescent liposuction on my abdomen, flanks, hips and waist 6 weeks ago. I am still swollen today and have read that nearly 80% of the swelling...

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Periodic Numbness and Shooting Pain 7 Weeks After Lipo. Is This Normal?

Seems to be healing well, except every hour or so I get a shooting pain in 2 areas of my abdomen. Both areas as still a bit swollen. THose are the...

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Still Swollen 90 Days After Liposuction?

I had liposuction performed 3 months and 21 days ago for my love handles and upper/lower abs. I'm concerned, because I don't want this to be my final...

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Will Lipo Results Take Longer if Right Compression Garment Isn't Used?

I had lipo on lower abs and love handles two months ago. after lipo i had flat tummy but when time to change compression garment i couldnt find right...

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When Can I Resume Exercising and Will my Body Be As Firm As It Used to Be Before the Liposuction?

I'm a 38 year old female, mother of two. I had a liposuction surgery on the 21st of Nov. 3.5 liters of fat were removed from my abdomen, flanks and...

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Acculift On Neck 17 Days Ago. Very Swollen and Bulging, Hard To Touch and Sensitive/Sore. What To Do? (photo)

I had acculift lipo on my neck 17 days ago. You can see on the photo it is very swollen and bulging. It is hard when I touch it and sensitive and sore...

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