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Lower extremity edema can occur following liposuction, best to elevate legs to heart level, call your chosen surgeon, see surgeon to evaluate. Might need diuretic or rule out DVT.
Thank you for the question. Yes, some swelling of the lower extremities is normal after liposuction surgery. This may be related to the intravenous fluid that you received during your operation or because of fluid that has tracked down ( because of gravity). Occasionally swelling may be related to the presence of deep venous thrombosis (clotting). Always safest to check with your plastic surgeon in person. Best wishes.
You haven't indicated which areas of your body were liposuctioned. If you had lower extremity liposuction, it would not be uncommon for see the development of some early pitting edema, especially if you were not wearing an appropriate compression garment. Speak to your plastic surgeon about this. Generally, at 3 to 4 days postop, you should begin to diurese the fluid and will be more comfortable.
Hi! Thanks for your great question. In general, the body does not make or destroy fat cells after growth and development is complete. When we gain or lose weight, existing fat cells shrink and grow accordingly. Liposuction permanently removes many, or even most, of the fat cells in...
Laser liposuction does not interfere with fibroids. Fibroids are in the uterus. Laser liposuction is in the fat underneath the skin. These are separate areas.
Thank you for the question. It is difficult to give advice without direct examination. Generally speaking, it is probably in your best interest to avoid any further surgery ( or gimmicky heavily marketed miracle technology) at this point. Give your skin the benefit of the doubt of at...
