How do you help alleviate edema after lipo?

August 30, 2014
Asked By:Abigail102280 in Toronto, ON

I just had 2 L of fat removed from my inner and outer thighs 10 days ago (5'4, 136lb) and I seem to be retaining an obcene amount of fluid. Could this be because my incisions were stiched up and my body wasn't given a chance to drain the excess fluids? My bruising seems to be traveling down my legs further every day when I'm out and about. Is there a way to alleviate the water retention and prevent further development of bruising?

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