I had lipo done on the 15 to inner thighs and knees. I found this today and freaked out a little. It doesn't hurt or feels warm. It just swell and bruised. The other feet doesn't have it. My hands swell as well. When will this go away? Is there anything I can do to decrease the swelling?
September 19, 2015
Answer: Swelling bruising and blood clots after liposuction In general if a patient shows any possible symptoms or even mentions the idea of having a blood clot after surgery we typically recommend they at minimum contacts are there surgeon and do so sooner rather than later. That said it is unlikely you have a blood clot in your vein.Swelling below the area treated is common.Typically the treatment is leg elevations bringing your foot above your heart several hours a day. Excessively tight compression garments can aggravate this as well. All that said I would definitely contact your plastic surgeon and let him or her know what's going on. while unlikely blood clots in the veins in the legs thighs and pelvis can break loose and go to the lungs causing a fatal pulmonary embolism. Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD
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September 19, 2015
Answer: Swelling bruising and blood clots after liposuction In general if a patient shows any possible symptoms or even mentions the idea of having a blood clot after surgery we typically recommend they at minimum contacts are there surgeon and do so sooner rather than later. That said it is unlikely you have a blood clot in your vein.Swelling below the area treated is common.Typically the treatment is leg elevations bringing your foot above your heart several hours a day. Excessively tight compression garments can aggravate this as well. All that said I would definitely contact your plastic surgeon and let him or her know what's going on. while unlikely blood clots in the veins in the legs thighs and pelvis can break loose and go to the lungs causing a fatal pulmonary embolism. Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD
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September 21, 2015
Answer: Foot bruising after lower extremity liposuction It is common to have bruising and swelling in the areas below liposuction secondary to gravitational factors and lymphatic drainage factors. However, a blood clot in the veins of the calf could cause this problem. It is safest to have this evaluated in the emergency room as soon as possible to prevent potentially dangerous consequences. It is always best to lean on the safety side after having any procedure. Best wishes.
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September 21, 2015
Answer: Foot bruising after lower extremity liposuction It is common to have bruising and swelling in the areas below liposuction secondary to gravitational factors and lymphatic drainage factors. However, a blood clot in the veins of the calf could cause this problem. It is safest to have this evaluated in the emergency room as soon as possible to prevent potentially dangerous consequences. It is always best to lean on the safety side after having any procedure. Best wishes.
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