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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September 8, 2018
Answer: Swollen legs after a long drive 5 weeks after lipo
Smartlipo works well for gynecomastia, and in my opinion, better than traditional liposuction because preheating the tissue with laser energy stimulates greater skin contraction. I agree with other expert comments which note that sometimes a small excision may also be necessary if there is...
Liposuction can be done with only local anesthetic in the office. It's less invasive and relatively easy, but this might not be appropriate for a history of heart disease. At the very least, inform your primary care doctor and cardiologist of the procedure. They may be able to provide clearance...
The lumpiness, numbness and hardness after liposuction typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. It can take 4-6 months to get to your...
