i had lipo on calf and ankles just under 2 months ago. 4 weeks after surgery my legs looked a lot thinner than they are now! I see no difference at all. my surgeon said she took around 250 cc from ech leg .. is that enough? am i swollen or are these my final results??
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September 15, 2015
Answer: Should I still have swelling 2 months after ankle and calf liposuction
If the photograph provided is your own I don't really think there may be any therapy available. If you pinch an area and there is less than 1 inch between your fingers liposuction will probably have no benefit. Outside of liposuction any other body contouring therapy is probably worthless.
Usually i do not do circumferential lipo on the thighs. i did that b4, years ago. therefore, it will take 2 surgeries to achieve your goals. with circumferential there is increased swelling and increased risk of vascular problems in the lower legs, including phlebitis or worse. the cellulite...
If you want the best results, then an abdominoplasty is, without question, the correct procedure. Liposuction can give an improvement, but it will be quite modest in relation to what a full abdominoplasty will deliver. For those who will not consider a full abdominoplasty, then...
