Hello doctors, I had liposuction 82 hours ago in inner / outer thigh, knee , hip, arms I see some improvement on the arms and hips but the legs and knees BARELY LOOK DIFFERENT from when I started. They are EXACTLY where they were pre op :-( feeling very depressed The knees and legs feel very sore and bruised so should I expect the shrinkage to start in the next week ? I am concerned at this point at my decision to undergo the procedure Will appreciate your expert opinions thank you :-(
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September 5, 2019
Answer: 82 hours post op (inner/outer thigh, knee, hip, arms) liposuction and see no change.
Don't let your skin wrinkle under your compression garment, but try to stretch it out. Use foam padding if needed. You are swollen now, but you don't want the wrinkles to stay unless you have too much loose skin.
At 5 weeks you are still fairly swollen and may be lumpy. continue to wear your compression garments and massage the area as instructed. Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon.
