Leg Pain post-Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

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8 answers to “Leg Pain post-Tummy Tuck and Liposuction”

A: Leg Pain

By Trevor M. Born, MD - Toronto Plastic Surgeon

Dear Ozzy i am sorry that you are having such problems. As with the other answers you need to see- a vascular surgeon and see an MD/naturopath to get you back in better shape and symptom free. Depending on where you live - Dr. Jeff Morrison in NYC is an excellent MD in dealing with complicated... more

A: Sequelae of a DVT

By York Jay Yates, MD - Ogden Plastic Surgeon

DVT is a potential risk of any procedure and I am sorry to hear that it happened to you. This is a medical emergency and it sounds at this point as if you have addressed the acute issue. You have received good advice regarding treatment from this point forward. In the future, you are at... more

A: Post-phlebitic syndrome needs vascular surgeon's attention

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately you had a DVT. This is without a doubt an unfortunate event. This is one of the complications of any surgery that all surgeons try to avoid. Proper pre and post operative management is important to keep this risk to a minimum but unfortunately, it will never be zero. You have... more

A: Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Post-phlebitic Syndrome After DVT

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

I understand that this can be troublesome and annoying. Clearly, it would be great if we could offer surgery with no risks. I am glad to see that you have made it through the most critical part of the blood clot. Now, onto your condition and trying to find the best solution for your current problem... more

A: Venous Insufficiency seems likely.

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, I am sorry you have developed such an unusual and troubesome complication. Did you have an pain or even mild discomfort in your legs before your Tummy Tuck surgery say with exercise? I agree with the others that referral to a vascular surgeon seems the most reasonable course of action. Good luck to you... more

A: Blue legs after TT and clot in leg

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

This sounds like a situation where you should be evaluated by a vascular surgeon. This may have occurred due to venous insufficiency in your legs.

A: Venous insufficiency

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sounds like you have a sequelae of venous insufficiency following treatment for a deep vein thrombosis where the blood returning from the leg to the heart is impaired because of possible diminished capacity of veins. You should seek advice from your vacular surgeons to see if any remedy is possible.

A: Leg pain after lipo and tummy tuck

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Sorry to hear about your tough recovery. The best person to answer your questions regarding your leg pain and color changes is a vascular surgeon. You may want to ask for a referral from your surgeon if you already have not seen a vascular surgeon for your leg clot surgeries.