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4 Years Post-Lipo on Thighs- Still experience Swelling When I Run, Why?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: 4 years post-op, causes, running, scar tissue, swelling

I had inner and outer thigh lipo and was so pleased I went back for smartlipo on the back & front of my thighs. I am a runner, and I've noticed that my thighs swell tremendously every time I run, even 4 years later. This never happened to me before lipo. I'm convinced there is a connection. I've read that scar tissue swells very easily. Could this be a result of the scar tissue in my thighs. It's so extreme, I am considering stopping running. It's very upsetting. Thank you for any insight!!

1 answer to 4 Years Post-Lipo on Thighs- Still experience Swelling When I Run, Why?

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Swelling after Liposuction?

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I have not had a patient with this type of experience 4 years after liposuction surgery; this does not mean however that it cannot occur. If the swelling is occurring exactly where the liposuctioning was done then I think you are probably right in that there is a connection ( probably related to scar tissue and fluid retention). On the other hand, if the swelling is more diffuse ( systemic) then it is probably not... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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