12 months post op thigh-lift, stubborn edema or secondary lymphedema? (photos)

Hello Surriko, thank you for your question regarding persistent swelling after your thigh lift.

Thank you for providing your history and photos. Given that you are experiencing prolonged post-surgery edema 12 months after your thigh lift with liposuction, lymphatic massage is a reasonable initial recommendation. I suggest undergoing two to three lymphatic massages per week for three to four weeks. This may help reduce the swelling.

If the edema persists despite the lymphatic massages, consulting with an angiologist would be advisable. While it is doubtful that this is lymphedema, given the prolonged swelling, it is worth exploring this possibility to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

Good luck, and I hope this helps address your concerns regarding your persistent edema.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

It appears to be a little residual fullness which could be revised. I doubt massage will do much now. Please discuss this with your surgon.