Why are my ankles so swollen after a BBL? I have been wearing my compression garment and stocking night and day. Is this normal?

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Sometimes it's normal have swelling after a procedure. You might've gotten IV fluids doing the surgery, you might have edema due to compression of your garment trapping fluid in your legs or you might have a more serious medical condition such as a blood clot that should be ruled out by your surgeon.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation, discomfort and irregularities are normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Swelling is more prominent and long lasting in areas of dependency. This is fairly common, but always a good idea to ask your surgeon.

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