How much swelling and pain can I expect with inner thigh liposuction?

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Im so unhappy with my legs and have been for years. I have no friends or family to help me.

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

In general, it's not bad and you'll be fine without significant help. This is really dependent on how the lipo is performed. I perform this procedure awake with thorough numbing and tiny Sculpting tubes. This approach keeps you strong and healthy, provides excellent pain relief, and minimizes trauma, swelling, and bruising.  Once the procedure is completed my patients are able to walk out on their own. Hope to see you soon. :) Instagram @justinyovinomd

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear vavelar,every patient reacts differently on a surgery. Generally speaking, most patients have moderate pain after liposuction which usually lasts for a few days after the liposuction. Every plastic surgeon will recommend pain killers to reduce the pain level.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Pain and swelling can be variable for patients who have had liposuction. If necessary, this pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory medications and neurontin. Swelling can be improved with compression, lymphatic massage and hyperbaric oxygen. For best results with shaping the thighs, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction is generally not a very painful procedure after the first 48 hours. Recovery will vary based upon the amount of liposuctioned fat.  The result will depend upon that amount as well as the skill with which it is removed to maintain a smooth contour.
Some patients are back to work after 1 week, while some patients have pain for 2 weeks or so. Swelling and bruising normally resolves within two weeks, but swelling can last as long as six months. Every patient is different, and every surgery is different. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

There can be quite a bit of swelling and some discomfort. I use lidocaine in my mix of tumescent to reduce pain. The more tumescent that is used, the more early swelling is seen, but I think the results are better and the patients are also happier with less pain.Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

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