Inner thigh lipo. My inner thighs are so swollen. Is this normal?

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my inner thighs are so swollen an going pass my knee's, I have my TED stockings on is this normal.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Because the effects of gravity on the movement of fluid within the tissues liposuction of the legs can be much more problematic is most patients spent time standing during the day. Compressive garments help but elevation of the limb is the best way to address the swelling.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Swelling after liposuction is the norm, and not the exception. Ask your operating surgeon about the use of a compression garment to help with the swelling. The TED stockings will help some but a mid shaper thigh compression garment will help more. Good luck!

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you don't have compression on the area that was suctioned.  You need more than TED stockings.  You need a compression garment that goes all the way to your groin.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

When my patients have liposuction to their thighs, I have them wear a compression garment , like a bike short, girdle, legging, etc.  The length of the garment is dependant on how far down the thighs that are liposuctioned.

Inner thigh lipo. My inner thighs are so swollen. Is this normal?

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