I have knee pain after liposuction. Is this normal?

Marcie. If you did not have a history of knee pain prior to surgery, then discomfort when kneeling may be caused by residual soreness from liposuction, especially if the upper and inner knee areas were treated. As a precaution, follow up with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.

I do not typically even offer these areas due to general lack of fat in these areas and increased risk of contour irregularities.  However, ankles in particular are more likely to be swollen for longer, more so if you are on your feet and active. Legs can swell to an extent that flexibility is impaired. Long term results may still take 3 to 6 months.

Pain can last up to 3-6 months here and there. If it is excessie speak to your physician.If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you very much for this question! Having some soreness in the area of suction it’s completely normal. However, at 10 weeks it is a long time to have additional or new pain. It is probably better that you check with your plastic surgeon to see what’s going on with the area around your knees!

Dear MarciG,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery