I had lipo on my lower legs, calves last week. I don't have crazy swelling but when will the swelling and bruising subside?

March 10, 2016
Asked By:Anna45 in Little York, IN

I had liposuction on my lower legs, calves last week. I don't have crazy swelling but my feet and swollen and my legs look like a horror movie. Although they are not as swollen as my ankles and feet. I have had my feet above my heart for 6 days now... When wil I start looking/feeling better?

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December 12, 2019

Answer: Post Liposuction Irregularities, Swelling -- Try Massage, Velashape or Venus Legacy With Your Compression

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December 12, 2019

Answer: Post Liposuction Irregularities, Swelling -- Try Massage, Velashape or Venus Legacy With Your Compression

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March 14, 2016

Answer: Swelling of the calves and lower legs after liposuction persists longer than other areas of the body.

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Answer: Swelling of the calves and lower legs after liposuction persists longer than other areas of the body.

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July 25, 2019

Answer: Post Lipo Swelling

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Answer: Post Lipo Swelling

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