Lipo and Swelling

I had Lipo on Tuesday and have been suprised at the pain. I had a TT in February and was at work in ten days,so I have a pretty high pain tolerance. My question is that I am swelling..alot My feet and lower legs look huge. I know some swelling is ok and I always retain a little water that I take lasix for. Has anyone experience alot of swelling? Have you tried any natural remedies? I had my back, thighs and Bottom done. I am wearing a VERY snug compression garment that goes to my knees.

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Swelling after lipo; treatments of swelling

The hardest thing from a patient perspective about liposuction is that it is not an immediate gratification procedure. Despite the small incision, there is an extensive amount of surgery under the skin happening which results in your body creating swelling. This varies with the extent of the procedure. It usuallyl takes about 2 weeks to get back to your preoperative weight. 4 weeks to start to see changes and 3-4 months to achieve your results. Occasionally I may prescribe a mild diuretic to... more

How much swelling is normal after liposuction?

Liposuction swelling depends on the quantity of fat removed and the anatomic location of the fat removal. Because of gravity, lower extremity liposuction is normally associated with increased swelling that takes longer to resolve. Patients who have a great deal of liposuction performed also become significantly swollen. It is difficult to determine if your swelling is normal without more information. You should see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Do... more

Lipo and Swelling

Very rare to have " alot' of swelling but can occur. You need to consult with your chosen surgeon FIRST. before you undertake any self treatments, like Lasix.

Liposuction - Swelling at 10 Days, Is This Cause for Concern?

Hi Brina1234, Swelling after liposuction is common and, in general, the more you have done and the lower down the work is done, the more prolonged and dramatic the swelling will be. It is entirely to be expected that with the lipo of the areas you describe that you'll have swelling that will persist. It takes several weeks to months for the swelling to go down and much longer to see the final results (4-6 weeks for 85%, 3 months for 95% and 6 months for all - or sometimes... more

Lipo and Swelling

Most non-Plastic surgeons under-estimate the amount of trauma liposuction creates. Those hundreds of tunnels from which fat was removed result in tissue swelling and fluid inside these areas. The compressive garments are used to reduce the formation and persistence of this swelling. As regards pain, we are all different in our perception of pain and just because you had a good experience with a tummy tuck may not necessarily mean you would have one with liposuction. That being said... more

Lipo recovery

Many people under-estimate the recovery from liposuction, particularly on the legs. That seems to be one of the more uncomfortable areas. Remember, all that tunnelling under the skin ...despite the tiny incisions on the surface of the skin. The swelling may last several weeks, particularly down towards the ankles. Use compression, walk if you can, put your feet up when you are resting...and hang in there. Best of luck!

Lipo of back, thighs, and bottom can cause significant leg swelling!

Liposuction (any technique) causes extensive disruption of entire areas of lymphatic drainage within the fatty tissue layers, so swelling and some degree of bruising is ALWAYS normal with this operation. Add to that general fact the information that you already have leg swelling for which you take a powerful prescription diuretic, and the fact that swelling tends to not only occur in the operated areas, but also in the areas below (dependent edema from effect of gravity) the operative sites,... more

Liposuction and swelling

Swelling is quite common after liposuction especially of the lower legs. If you have a lot of pain that is of concern, and I would suggest that you talk with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Some Swelling Normal

It is not unusual to have lower extremity swelling after thigh lipo. If the garment is very tight, I suspect you are swelling below the lower edge of the garment. Sometimes a tight garment will contribute to more swelling. However, you still need to see your doctor as a lower extremity blood clot can also make your legs swell. You need to make sure that is not the case. Good Luck

Swelling from lower body liposuction is common

Some recommend Arnica for helping reduce swelling after liposuction. Lower body liposuction causes swelling in the legs often. leg elevation will help. followup with your surgeon frequently to make sure you're healing well.