I'm now 22 days post ankle knee and calf vaser. Is that fat at my outer ankle or still swelling? Review in 2 weeks (photo)

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Healing great and feel slim, pleased with contour but am desperate to know if that bulk at the outer ankle will go in time? Or is it fat? As I hated this area before surgery. I have lost just over a half inch circumference at the ankle already. Hoped for a better contour at the outer ankle. I appreciate replies as I know this is 2nd time ive asked. My surgeon was a vaser specialist. Using double compression, flight socks and stockings during day and flight socks at night plus mld once weekly.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

calves need a specialist and they take 6-12 months to truly see the results. you should be getting RF treatments at this time.If you are unhappy with your results please speak to your physician and ensure he was a full body VASER HD liposuction physciain wtih expensive experience in body shaping and not just traditional fat reduction.  At this point you should be using compression, RF treatments like venus legacy / exilis ultra / inmode forma or contoura and lymphatic massage to get you through healing.   We always add shock wave therapy such as cellutone, z wave, and eclipse evive to help prvent scar tissue formation and ensure an even and smooth result. It will take 6-12 months to see the final outcome.   If you are unhappy you can get a revision procedure by an expert in VASER HD lipo.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

lower extremity liposuction stays swollen for a long time after the procedure. The best way to determine if this is swelling is to compare the results at the end of the day compared to you in the morning when you been laying flat. At 22 days it's much too early to judge.  I typically tell patients they can start anticipating their final results at six weeks but for calves and ankles liposuction you can multiply this times three.  You need a minimum of 3 to 6 months before you can assess your final results.  Try leg elevations. If the area swells significantly with gravity then this is mostly swelling if the area persists despite like elevations especially in the morning then there may still be some fat but I would not make any judgments at this point.  It is extremely challenging to get consistent great results with no contour irregularities and significant debulking around the ankles.  Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
As you are extremely early in your postoperative course, one cannot discern between swelling and residual fat as the swelling still obscures the operative result. 60-80% will resolve by the 6th week with the reminder slowly resolving over 6-12 months. As your legs are the most dependent part of your body when standing or sitting, the swelling will take longer to resolve than elsewhere. Some surgeons employ ultrasonic or radiofrequency therapy to hasten resolution.
Continue followup with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes...

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