Why can't I sit down or lay down comfortably after liposuction? I'm 6 days post.

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I am on day 6 after my surgery and I have since never been able to sit down on a toilet seat or any chair. I had lipo on my inner thighs, butt, and abdomin. The abdomin I can deal with but not being able to sit down to go to the restroom is what is killing me. When I lay down I have my legs up above my chest to help reduce swelling. But even that only helps so much. I also massage the swelled areas but cant press too hard since it causes extreme pain. What can I do in my situation?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kurasword,it is not unusual that patients feel pain and discomfort so early after a liposuction. The pain level depends on area which was liposuctioned, patient, when procedure was performed. Swelling is also another common issue. It can last for months after liposuction. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions. In case the pain doesn't decrease, you can consult your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your Doctor for pain management. Oral neurontin can help pain. Swelling can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have pain and discomfort in the areas that were treated for 2 weeks or maybe more.  In general, I ask my patients to take 1-2 weeks off of work after liposuction procedure, specially if multiple areas have been treated.During this time pain medication may help with the discomfort.  I would also discuss this with your surgeon to see if there is anything else that could be recommended.Hope that helps.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello kuraswordPain and discomfort after liposuction varies according to patients, oral medication is given to control pain in the first few days. Discomfort is usually based on the extent to which the location and number of areas treated. Most swelling and bruising will heal in the first 2 weeks, but can persist for up to 6-8 weeks. you should visit or contact your PS about this concern#postop #swelling

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

It is very common to have pain, soreness and general discomfort following liposuction for several days to several weeks or more. The extent of this depends on many factors and varies from person to person. Swelling also is very variable and can take 6 months or more to largely dissipate though most of this resolves in the first few months.You should, however, contact your surgeon and discuss with him/her your discomfort/pain and concerns.Steven Turkeltaub, MD

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