Read that tumescent lipo on inner, outer and somewhat front of thigh can cause Lymphedema and permanent lymph damage? (photo)

August 11, 2017
Asked By:H.Arz. in Europe

Had tumescent lipo on inner, outer and a part at the front of my thigh 11 days ago. My right thigh is more swollen and fluidy around the knee than my left thigh. Is this caused by Lymphedema and lymph damage? I weighed 202 lbs and around 3,8 liters of fat was removed. Also knee on the same leg that`s more swollen had a varicosity vein I had removed about 8 months ago. Any statistics on how many cases of lymphedema that is caused by lipo? Kind of freaking out and almost regret doing this.

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Answer: Swelling

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August 12, 2017

Answer: Read that tumescent lipo on inner, outer and somewhat front of thigh can cause Lymphedema and permanent lymph damage?

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon
August 12, 2017

Answer: Read that tumescent lipo on inner, outer and somewhat front of thigh can cause Lymphedema and permanent lymph damage?

Ajaya Kashyap, MDPlastic Surgeon

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