Should I still have swelling 2 months after ankle and calf liposuction?

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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??

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Swelling of the ankles and knees after liposuction takes longer than other areas of the body. Removal of 250cc from the calves and ankles is a reasonable amount for that area.  Final results take 6 months.  Discuss your concerns 
with your surgeon. Best Wishes

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Swelling of the calves and ankles is much more protracted due to the anatomy of the fat in those areas as well as the dependent nature. As long as the trend is favorable, albeit slowly, there's nothing to worry about.

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