16 days after thigh lipo, can't bend legs! Please help, surgeon is avoiding answering.

April 26, 2016
Asked By:swird in New York, NY

I'm an athletic woman who got thighs lipoed. Woke up shaking, freezing, hospitalized for 2 days, couldn't use the bathroom and a catheter had to be inserted. 16 days later swelling is gone, thighs look normal besides bruising and hardness, but can't bend my legs fully. Feels like skin is glued to front of quads and side of thighs. I can't sit/kneel/squat because it feels like muscle/skin will tear. Is this because of adhesion? What can I do? Surgeon says whole experience has been "normal"

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April 26, 2016

Answer: Get another opinion if you are dissatisfied with your surgeon's postoperative management.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 26, 2016

Answer: Get another opinion if you are dissatisfied with your surgeon's postoperative management.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 28, 2016

Answer: 16 days after thigh lipo, can't bend legs! Please help, surgeon is avoiding answering.

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April 28, 2016

Answer: 16 days after thigh lipo, can't bend legs! Please help, surgeon is avoiding answering.

April 27, 2016

Answer: Liposuction of thighs

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April 27, 2016

Answer: Liposuction of thighs

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Answer: Stiffness after liposuction

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