5 weeks postop from lipo microaire lipo wand using a tumescent technique also had a medial thigh lift. the numbness in my thigh is bothering me! I could stab myself with a knife & not feel it on my thighs. It has got better since surgery,but still present. It feels weird when I walk too. Will it go away? When do I see the full results from the lipo & lift? I see a change but nothing dramatic :-( There is also a difference between my right thigh & left as the right has a bump.
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Swelling and/or firmness is typical, and can last 3-6 months after your procedure. Because your garment is loose, I recommend following up with your Doctor about getting a compression garment that fits. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage a...
Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. It can take 3-6 months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's post op instructions.
Yes, swelling, which can last 3-6 months, can fluctuate after your procedure. If you remain concerned, I recommend following up with your Doctor for a formal evaluation. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve ...