Swelling/recovery time for knee liposuction?

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I'm 37 years old, in good shape and looking into possibly getting inner knee liposuction along with my breast augmentation procedure. However, I am concerned about the possible recovery time of the knee lipo. I am a performer and will need to be on stage singing and lightly moving around two weeks after the procedure. Will I be able to do this with knee lipo? Or will I still have too much joint pain/swelling/bruising by the 2-week mark?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question. You should be fine to perform after 2 weeks.  Swelling from knee liposuction takes longer than other areas of the body.  Liposuction does not affect the joints.  Discuss ypur level of activity with your surgeon and follow his advise. Best Wishes

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

After two weeks you should see improvement around the knee and bruising for the most part should be gone. However you'll see continued improvement for months to come.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Knee lipo will result in swelling and most of the swelling usually goes away within 4-6 weeks but some residual swelling will last 4-6 months and sometimes longer.

Henry Mentz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question. You may need to wait until the 6 week mark to continue stage singing/dancing. It is best to follow the instructions provided by your surgeon. Best Wishes, Dr. Mentz

Thomas M. DeWire Sr., MD (retired) · Answer

sherezada9,Recovery is generally rapid after liposuction of the knees, particularly with straightforward tumescent approach, where bruising and swelling should be relatively small, and simple compression with ace bandages is feasible, rather than a full formal garment, unless lipo of areas above is also done. Even with swelling that may be more gradual to resolve, the discomfort level is usually low.  This should almost certainly allow you to return to full activity by 2 weeks after knee liposuction in most instances.  I hope that this helps. Information concerning tumescent liposuction is found at the link that follows below.

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Swelling/recovery time for knee liposuction?

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Answer: Recovery time for knee liposuction

Answer: Recovery from knee liposuction is generally rapid, as the area of treatment is usually relatively small

Answer: Recovery from knee liposuction is generally rapid, as the area of treatment is usually relatively small

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