Very swollen thighs 5 days post op after lipo on inner thighs. Normal?

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling at 5th day of recovery is normal. Expect #swelling and bruising to resolve in the first two weeks, although some may persist for 6–8 weeks. Improvement will continue for 4–6 months as swelling and irregularities resolve. The #results can even improve and become more defined throughout the year after surgery. 
I  hope your concern was addressed.
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Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling is very normal after surgery and even more noticeable after you've been active. It is important to contact your surgeon with your swelling questions to determine if there is any recommendations to assist in your recovery. Good luck!

J. Brad Turner, MD · Answer

Swelling is normal after any surgery and particularly with thigh liposuction.  If you are concerned with whether or not it is an abnormal degree of swelling, or have other symptoms such as redness, fevers, drainage you should notify your surgeon.  
Best of luck.

Tarick K. Smiley, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It is not uncommon to experience more persistent swelling after an inner thigh liposuction (compared to other areas of the body) due to gravity, which is causing most of the edema to settle in the lower extremeties.Nonetheless, almost each day there should be some improvement in the amount of pain, swelling, and tenderness.  Anything that appears to be persistent or "stubborn" might signal healing problems; hence, most surgeons require follow-up visits within a week following surgery.Good luck and best wishes.

Very swollen thighs 5 days post op after lipo on inner thighs. Normal?

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Answer: This liposuction area is inherently susceptible to persistent postop swelling.

Answer: This liposuction area is inherently susceptible to persistent postop swelling.

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Very swollen thighs 5 days post op after lipo on inner thighs. Normal?

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Answer: This liposuction area is inherently susceptible to persistent postop swelling.

Answer: This liposuction area is inherently susceptible to persistent postop swelling.

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