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Does Swelling on Knees After Liposuction Last Longer Than Other Areas?

asked 2 years ago by avajane in ireland
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 485 times
Tags: knees, thighs, 1 week post-op, healing, massage, swelling

hi i had liposuction on my knees and inner and outer thighs a week ago. does it take longer for swelling to go down on knees as they look bigger than they did before lipo when should i start to massage them?

4 answers to Does Swelling on Knees After Liposuction Last Longer Than Other Areas?

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Knee liposuction

Liposuction of the knees and lower estremities in general takes longer to dissipate than most other areas. Dependent areas usually do.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+2

Water runs downhill

Swelling tends to settle according to gravitational principles. The lower extremites demonstrate progressively increased swelling as you travel distally. Therefore the ankles will tend to swell more as will the knees when compared to the thighs.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Swellling after liposuction

Swelling from liposuction on the lower body takes longer to resolve than upper body surgery. Knee and calve/ankle liposuction can take the longest to recover from swelling. Compression garments, leg elevation and avoidance of prolonged sitting or standing can help.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Swelling after Liposuciton

Yes, because of gravity, the swelling will accumulate in the knees and last the longest here when you have liposuction of your thighs.  If you elevate your legs and continue to wear compressive garments you should do well.  Good luck with your recovery.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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