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Hardness on Inner Thigh 2 Months After Smart Lipo

asked 4 months ago by Suzie Que in Alhambra California
Latest answer by Steven E. Ozeran, MD
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Tags: inner thighs, knees, 2 months post-op, normal, recovery

I am 2 mos post smart lipo inner thigh/anterior and knee. Is hardness and a little swelling as well as lymph nodes normal at this point?

2 answers to Hardness on Inner Thigh 2 Months After Smart Lipo

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Knee

Swelling is part of the game and can persist for months Are you still wearing some type of compression garment? If you are still concerned return to your doctor
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Not unusal and can persist for a few months

The extent to which this can be normal depends on several factors namely the amount of fat removed, the duration of wearing the compression garment, presence of pre-operative cellulite to name a few. I used to have patients wear a garment for only 3 - 4 weeks but because most patients are young, active and any surgical procedure done on an area below the level of the heart can have more protracted swelling. You want your doctor to make sure you don't have an infection... more
Steven E. Ozeran, MD

Moscow Plastic Surgeon

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