Lymph damage from liposuction?

January 30, 2016
Asked By:Pilatesgirl in Houston, TX

I've been to every kind of doctor and specialist trying to figure out why my legs are swollen at the end of the day, especially if I wear tight pants (I'm a pilates instructor), wear heels, or go in the heat. I had liposuction on my thighs 4 years ago and my body has been messed up every since. My plastic surgeon says it has nothing to do with the surgery. I had cellulitis on my calf right before the surgery, I have raynaud's so also have poor circulation. Please help! I obsess about it!

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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February 5, 2016

Answer: Properly executed liposuction will have no effect on limb lymphatic drainage.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 5, 2016

Answer: Properly executed liposuction will have no effect on limb lymphatic drainage.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2016

Answer: Swelling in Legs After Liposuction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 4, 2016

Answer: Swelling in Legs After Liposuction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 1, 2016

Answer: Massages after lipo

February 1, 2016

Answer: Massages after lipo

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