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

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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"

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

There is a lot of information not provided by your question. However by 16 days almost all patients are back to normal life. If you're problems are persisting and your surgeon is not listening then you should get another opinion.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. Hugs!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the lower extremities ten to take longer to heal and stay swollen longer due to the fact that they are more dependent areas and gravity keeps the swelling there longer.  If concerned, review with your surgeon.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It's not uncommon for patients to feel swollen and stiff 16 days after liposuction of the legs or thighs.This is especially true for people who have been immobilized during the early recovery.I would recommend asking to be seen in person by your plastic surgeon.You have the right to proper follow-up care.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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