I recently had BBL on 8/28. Now have edema. When can I start expecting some relief?

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Ever since then I have had severe edema in my feet and lower calfs. They are so swollen that they are numb n I can barely walk. It has been a week n still only a very slight improvement. I am currently on furosemide 20mg for the next 5 days but was in lasix 3 days prior.

Christopher S. Verbin, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear you are having swelling a couple weeks after surgery. I recommend you stay on the regimen your surgeon is providing for you, and also try to drink enough of water and avoid too much sodium. You should consult with your plastic surgeon if the problem does not improve. Any swelling/edema of the feet, ankles, calves or thighs that occurs in the weeks following surgery should be investigated immediately to assure a deep vein thrombosis hasn't developed.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I do not prescribe diuretics after surgery as this can lead to fluid shifts and electrolyte imbalances.

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