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Feet and Ankles Swollen 3 Days After Liposuction - Is This Normal?

asked 1 year ago by 1327anony
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: ankles, feet, normal, swelling

Had tumenscent lipo 3 days ago now my feet and ankles are swollen is this normal or should I be concerned? Is there anyway to stop this from happening.Thanks.

3 answers to Feet and Ankles Swollen 3 Days After Liposuction - Is This Normal?

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Swelling after Liposuction

Thank you for the question. Yes, some swelling of the lower extremities is normal after liposuction surgery. This may be related to the intravenous fluid that you received during your operation or because of fluid that has tracked down ( because of gravity). Occasionally swelling may be related to the presence of deep venous thrombosis (clotting). Always safest to check with your plastic surgeon in person. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Swelling of feet after liposuction

There could be multiple reasons for your swelling. If your liposuction were on done on your thighs, then gravity can bring fluids down to the lower legs and ankles. If you had been taking some medication for pain such as Motrin (although this causes bleeding and many doctors have you avoid it right after liposuction) you could get swellling in the legs. If a compression garment was worn from hip to below the knees, it might have constricted the blood flow making the lower legs more... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Foot swelling after liposuction

Following liposuction it is normal to have swelling.  Swelling is fluid in the tissues and this will descend with gravity to your feet (if the liposuction was on your thighs). However, a condition called DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) can also cause swelling so it is best to always notify your surgeon about your foot swelling (especially if only one side is swollen and if you have pain/discomfort in your calves) To prevent the swelling from progressing or getting worse, the... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

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