Swelling in thigh and knee? After bbl 5 days ago (photo)

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I had a BBL done on Friday, May 20 my left knee is extremely swollen extremely, bruised and so inflamed I cannot bend my knee!! no one is getting back to me I'm in pain I don't know what to do ? ! is it a blood clot like somebody please give me an answer!

Ravinder Jarial, DO · Answer

Greetings.  The concern would be for a DVT (deep venous thrombosis).  You should go to the nearest emergency room for evaluation.  In addition, your primary physician and plastic surgeon should also be notified.  Best wishes.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you have significant swelling in one lower extremity and/or pain, then a DVT has to be ruled out. Best to be evaluated in person at an ER. You should also be able to communicate with you surgeon.

Swelling in thigh and knee? After bbl 5 days ago (photo)

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