Pulmonary hypertension is a frequent and often under-recognized cause of leg edema, particularly in elderly people [4]. The cause is frequently sleep apnea, but it can also be a consequence of congestive cardiac failure or chronic pulmonary disease [36].
Pain and Swelling After Liposuction. An epidural anaesthesia may be employed in surgeries that only treat the lower body. It may be as minimal as two hours for the effect of the anaesthesia to wear off. Following surgery, doctors will administer painkillers (analgesics), which the patient ingests orally.
Re: Do I need massages after lipo? I am 6 days post liposuction, and am waaaay too tender to have a massage. The thought of any pressure on my sides makes me cringe! Many on this board get frequent massages to help the lumps and bumps even out, or they do self massage daily. Breaking up scar tissue seems to be a common theme as to why massage is helpful.