Has anyone experience a lot of swelling? Have you tried any natural remedies?

You should wait three to four months for the swelling to subside. Make sure to wear your compression garment and drink plenty of fluids and go to the washroom regularly to help with swelling. You should also cut back on salt intake and move around at a leisurely pace to keep your circulation going. When sitting or lying down, elevate your feet. Please see your surgeon for advice that is specific to your situation, and you may want to stop taking Lasix unless advised by your surgeon. Best of luck.

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.

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!

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, and you have ample reason to have dramatic swelling different from what you experienced with your tummy tuck. In addition, the tight compression garment probably does not go to your toes, so the tightness at your calf or knee may be acting a bit like a tourniquet, aggravating venous congestion and adding even more swelling. It would be a good idea to make sure you are wearing compression stockings (like Jobst, Sigvaris, or TED hose) to help keep the blood moving in your legs, reducing swelling and minimizing the potential for blood clots.

Surgical swelling is not of concern as long as you stay hydrated, relatively active, and wear the compression stockings in addition to your liposuction garment. Lying down and elevating your legs above heart level when they get really swollen can allow gravity to assist in the drainage of lymphatic swelling, as well as enhancing venous flow. Do this as often as your recovery schedule permits.

Calf pain or chest pain may indicate blood clot or pulmonary embolism, so if in doubt, see your surgeon promptly! Best wishes for a speedy recovery and a splendid result!

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The inflammation process can last from 6 months to 1 year, each patient has an individual recovery process. I recommend to be patient, wear your compression garment and follow all other instructions given by your surgeon. If you're still worried let your doctor know about it. Good luck.

Regards

Dr. Israel Mañon

Certified Plastic Surgeon