Is it normal to have edema in legs 5 weeks post-op Smart Lipo?

December 25, 2015
Asked By:dmc4402 in Philadelphia, PA

I had smart lipo 5 weeks ago. Had abdomen, flanks, inner and outer thighs, banana roll and knees. My swelling had gone down quite a bit. My stomach was looking flatter. Two days ago I traveled home for the holidays which was a 4 hour drive. I woke up this morning with pitted edema in my legs. I wear compression 23 hrs day and have been wearing compression socks on and off. Is this normal? Should I be worried? I was on my feet more yesterday and had more sodium than usual.

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