Lasix to Help with Post-Lipo Swelling?

Will a Diuretic help speed up all this swelling post laser lipo?

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I do not recommend Lasix to treat postop swelling

Swelling is a normal response the body has to surgery, including liposuction. To rid your body of the excess fluid it needs to respond to the healing process could cause dehydration and low potassium levels. When taking Lasix, potassium levels need to be checked regularly to avoid critically low levels. If there is baseline heart/lung disease and a need for diuretics, then diuretics should be continued after surgery, and fluid management should be particularly addressed with your primary... more

Lasix, diuretics or water pill for bloated feelings or swelling after cosmetic plastic surgery

This is a question that is FREQUENTLY brought up by patients and while it may make sense, it could produce excessive diuresis and/or elecrolyte abnormaliites and is not typically recommended.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Do not use Lasix to reduce post-operative swelling

Regarding liposuction or any cosmetic surgery, the swelling is due to inflammation from the surgical procedure. This is a normal response to "trauma" which is a result of the surgery. Using Lasix will only make you dehydrated and potentially cause electrolyte imbalances, which may lead to death. So please don't use Lasix!

Liposuctiom swelling goes away with time

There is no reason to risk changing your electrolytes or risk lowering your blood pressuere too much which has its own risks. Compression garments and time will help.

Using Lasix to correct Liposuction swelling is Dumb and as current as using Leech Therapy

Regarding: "Lasix to Help with Post-Lipo Swelling? Will a Diuretic help speed up all this swelling post laser lipo?" Lasix has become the modern version of leeches. Until the early 1800's, leeches were applied for whatever ailed you and when leeches were not available the local barber slit (IE aired) your veins. (By the way, this is the origin of the spiral red,white and blue barber pole sign. in the old days, it was a blood stained rag wrapped around the... more

NO NO NO NO NO

Lasix will do a great job of making you dehydrated, but is not a good treatment for postoperative swelling. Compression, elevation, massage, and time are the treatments for your particular swelling.