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.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the thighs doesn't cause much swelling nor pain and is fairly easy to undergo under local and you can recover by yourself.  Although it is nice to have someone pamper you whenever possible.

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

Darren Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi; thanks for your question. While this is very technique-dependent, I tell my patients that they will have mild/moderate swelling and bruising and feel like they had a hard inner thigh workout after inner thigh liposuction. It is reasonable to have this procedure on a Friday and expect to be back at work on Monday, for example. I do advise all of my patients to have someone escort them home from their procedure, but they are comfortable enough to walk on their own without difficulty. Also, it is reasonable to do this procedure with local anesthesia alone, which makes for a faster, easier recovery.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks so much for your inquiry. Normally, after inner thigh liposuction the  pain is moderated, like an after workout soreness, you will need to wear a garment in order to avoid swelling, although some it is normal and expected.Please make sure that you and your surgeon are on the same page. Don't forget to discuss all your concerns, options and expectations thoroughly. 
Have a safe and pleasant PS Journey!
Respectfully, 
Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon 
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The recovery from inner thigh liposuction should not be bad at all.
We will not need anyone to take care of you.
You'll be moderately store for one or two days after that the area will be tender if you push on it but not much more than that.
Bruising and swelling often travels down with gravity and you can expect possible bruising even below your knees.
Inner thigh liposuction has an OK reputation in regards to patient satisfaction.
In general it's the upper 1/3 of the inner thighs that bothers most women.
This is also an area where there's usually some skin laxity leaving liposuction with at times limited potential improvements.
I do about 45 inner thigh liposuction cases per year.
I perform approximately 300 total liposuction cases per year.
My practice is devoted exclusively to liposuction and fat transfer procedures.
It's a rare patients come back thrilled from inner thigh liposuction but many are satisfied with the results.
This is also been the consensus among my colleagues.
This is not to say it's not worthwhile doing but setting expectations correctly from the beginning is key to maintaining overall high patient satisfaction.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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

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