I am a very healthy 30 year old female. Six days ago, I had liposuction of the calves and ankles. I have been moving around a lot at work. When at home, I rest but still walk around regularly. In the last couple of days, I have had some very mild upper back pain and upper chest discomfort. It feels better when I lie down flat but while standing it bothers me. I not having trouble breathing and haven't been coughing but the discomfort is making me nervous. Am I at risk still for blood clots?
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November 2, 2011
Answer: How Long After Liposuction Am I at Risk for Pulmonary Edema or Embolism?
There are garments that go lower, and I thnk that the venous compression stockings can be good too. reember, some surgeons do not use garments at all.
Liposuction of the calves and the knees can be done with smaller, more delicate cannulae which remove the fat in a less aggressive manner than standard liposuction cannulae. Since your current surgery planned includes full body liposuction and a tummy tuck, it would be safer and more...
Liposuction of the calve and ankle area is not an uncommon procedure and when performed by a board certified Plastic surgeon is very safe. I have not seen any complications from this procedure. It can be done for asymmetry or as a cosmetic procedure for enlarged calves. ...
