6 months post - Did I develop lymphedema or lipoma, or could this still be swelling?

November 7, 2018
Asked By:mounafadiga in Los Angeles, CA

Hi,5 months Ago I had a liposuction in France ( in French but just moved in LA ) in my thigh, hips, buttock and flanks. Today I am still swelling, heavy legs, and looks like there is fluid but I don't have pitting mark - I did the lymphatic massage and it was helping but not so much. 

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Answer: 6 months post - Did I develop lymphedema or lipoma, or could this still be swelling?

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Answer: 6 months post - Did I develop lymphedema or lipoma, or could this still be swelling?

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Answer: Swelling after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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Answer: Swelling after Liposuction & After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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