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Smart Lipo Pain/swelling/bruising

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I had smart lipo done on my inner/outer thighs 4...

mcdor7March 23, 2009
WORTH IT$5,000

I had smart lipo done on my inner/outer thighs 4 days ago.  I am in good shape for the most part, I exercise but I have the saddle bags that I could not get rid of no matter what I tried.  My procedure was done under local anasthetic and pills given to me.  It lasted between 2-2 1/2 hrs.  I did feel some pain toward the end.

I have a high tolerance for pain but have to admit, the first 2 days  is a cross between getting beaten up and an intense workout on body muscles never used before (where you cant walk).  I have bruising and swelling on my legs which kills especially when sitting on toilet. I put ice packs on which helps. I also have some numbness (pins and needle feeling)

The compression garment is extremely tight, I have gotten marks from it on my skin, I am now wearing tight panty hose under the garment which is helping.  The garment needs to be worn all the time otherwise the swelling gets worse my doctor informed me.

I have read that some women go right back to activities/work. There is no way (not me)  The first 2 days I laid around alot. I am just getting around my house taking care of my kids now.

I dont know what will happen in the days and weeks to come but I am confident and looking forward to "Great Legs" for the summer!

 

 

mcdor7's provider

Ian L. Bourhill, MD

Ian L. Bourhill, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (23)

amy joy
March 24, 2009
i'm having my saddlebags done on thursday. so, is the bruising and swelling the worst part of it all? can you tell a difference yet? will you be posting pics? what is the discharge like...heavy light? has it stopped? i'm a lil' nervous, but excited about a thinner looking hip and thigh area. hope to hear from you soon....i'd really appreciate it.
mcdor7
March 27, 2009
was checking in to see how the procedure went and how you are doing?
mcdor7
March 25, 2009
Hi Amy! I am on day 6 now, gettin better each day. The most pain is actually due to the swelling and bruising. It is an achey, burning, numb feeling. The procedure punctures itself are minimal.The oozing was just first 24 hrs tops.I cant see any difference yet, they actually look worse but I hear thats normal. Good Luck to you and keep in touch.
Gwyn
March 27, 2009
I had smart lipo on my under arms 2 days ago. Everything went find. The first day there was a lot of leaking and I had to change my dressings a few times. There is less leakage now, but I feel all of this liquid inside my arms moving around. Where is all of that liquid going to go and how long does it take and WHAT IS IT?
amy joy
March 28, 2009
thanks so much for checking in on me. i am doing great! the procedure was a piece of cake...i don't even remember a lot of it. i hardly had any drainage. my outer legs are tender but not too bruised. i can tell a difference in my shape already (even with the swelling). i'm trying to post my experience and before and after pics, but it hasn't showed up on the site yet. does it take a few days? what is your update? are your legs looking better? can't wait to hear from you again.
mcdor7
March 30, 2009
hi amy joy, glad to hear you are doing great and everything went well. i had a couple of sporadic good days but i have to tell you i am in alot of pain. i seem to be swelling more down the leg not even close to the incisions.
Maple
April 4, 2009
Hey there, mcdor7, From what I've heard, since swelling tends to be really affected by the pull of gravity, that's why the swelling and related pain is probably lower down on your legs now. Try to stay off your legs as much as possible, and even elevate them whenever you can at home, to help alleviate the pressure from the swelling. I hope you are doing well!
mcdor7
April 5, 2009
hi maple! thank you for your response and concern. i have been off as much as possible. Its a day to day process. I just want to be back running around,i guess i wasnt expecting this much down time. i thought it was a quick weekend thing.
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