Why are my butt and thighs so big after flank and belly lipo?

April 11, 2017
Asked By:DS888 in San Diego, CA

I had vaser lipo 3 months ago. The doctor took 5 liters out of my flanks and braline and stomach. I wasn't overweight but I am 5'10". Doctor was shocked at lack of bruising. But I swelled everywhere- my question is why do I feel and look so big? My legs are swollen, my butt is larger and numb (they didn't touch legs or butt). Shoulders and arms. Hands feet and face. I look puffy.... is this dependent swelling? Slow lymph? Normal edema? How long can I expect to be swollen?

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July 19, 2017

Answer: Swelling after Liposuction--After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 19, 2017

Answer: Swelling after Liposuction--After care includes RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 21, 2017

Answer: Vaser liposuction: butt snd thigh swell after flank and belly lipo?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 21, 2017

Answer: Vaser liposuction: butt snd thigh swell after flank and belly lipo?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2017

Answer: Within Normal Timing

Calvin Jung, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
July 19, 2017

Answer: Within Normal Timing

Calvin Jung, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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