I'm getting tumescent liposuction done in a month on both my lower and upper legs including around my calves and ankles. I'm extremely nervous about complications such as blood clots and embolism etc as I have done too much Googling. Will being in good health help decrease these risks or are these very real and common complications of this procedure? I am 29, weigh 125 pounds and not smoke. Thank you.
May 4, 2015
Answer: Exercise is always encouraged. Exercising before lipo helps to make it easier to get back to exercising 1 week after lipo. The risks of clots and emboli are highest when lipo is done the old method under general anesthesia. Be sure you are getting it done under local with a little iv sedation and the smaller cannulas for best results.
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May 4, 2015
Answer: Exercise is always encouraged. Exercising before lipo helps to make it easier to get back to exercising 1 week after lipo. The risks of clots and emboli are highest when lipo is done the old method under general anesthesia. Be sure you are getting it done under local with a little iv sedation and the smaller cannulas for best results.
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Answer: Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after liposuction The most important way to prevent post op DVT is early ambulation. Getting up and walking for 5-10 minutes every hour after surgery and performing ankle and knee exercises while lying down will help to prevent DVT. All patients before surgery will have a thrombosis risk assessment performed and a value assigned. Post op treatment to prevent DVT will be based on this value. Some patients even need to take blood thinners after their procedure if the risk is high enough.Exercising before surgery is nice, but ambulating after surgery is better!Good Luck!
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Answer: Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after liposuction The most important way to prevent post op DVT is early ambulation. Getting up and walking for 5-10 minutes every hour after surgery and performing ankle and knee exercises while lying down will help to prevent DVT. All patients before surgery will have a thrombosis risk assessment performed and a value assigned. Post op treatment to prevent DVT will be based on this value. Some patients even need to take blood thinners after their procedure if the risk is high enough.Exercising before surgery is nice, but ambulating after surgery is better!Good Luck!
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