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Bruised Penis After Abdominal Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by joseph- in Mexico
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,645 times
Tags: lower abs, upper abs, male, bruising, love handles, penis

i'm a 39 year old male that just had abdominal liposuction. I had my love handles, abs and lower abdominal section worked on. It has been 2 days after the surgery and the area of the base of my penis and about the lower 25% of my penis and been badly bruised. Should I be alarmed and what kind of treatment should I be using ? - Any helpful information would be deeply appreciated !

6 answers to Bruised Penis After Abdominal Liposuction

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Bruising on Penis after Liposuction?

Thank you for the question. It is always best to be examined (and usually reassured) by your operating surgeon. Having said, that significant swelling and bruising of the scrotum and/or penis is commonly seen after liposuction of the abdomen. I was suggest “scrotal elevation”/rest/time. I hope this helps.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Bruising runs downhill after liposuction

Don't be alarmed, what you have is normal. Bruising from liposuction runs downhill with gravity along the path of least resistance which is along natural tissue planes. When liposuction is done on the outer thighs, bruising typically runs down close to the knees and, in patients who bruise a lot, it can go all the way down to the feet and ankles. This means that when liposuction is done on the abdomen, much of the blood will migrate into the groin and cause both swelling and... more
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction - Bruising of the Penis Following Abdominal Liposuction: Cause For Concern?

HI joseph, It's completely normal and to be expected. The bruising and swelling of lipo, which can be dramatic, typically moves "down" with gravity in addition to being absorbed by the body. So, in general, bruising and swelling of any areas inferior to (below) the regions that were actually worked on - is to be expected. For a man, that includes the penis and scrotum, and that process can be startling...to put it mildly. You should, of course, stay in... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Bruised Penis After Abdominal Liposuction

Bruising of the genitals is common after extensive liposuction of the abdomen. With these areas being dependent and having some of the thinnest skin in the body they will reflect gravitational settling of the bruising from procedures done above them. In itself, such bruising is common and nothing to worry about. It will improve. Dr. Peter a Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Bruised penis/scrotum or vulva/vagina/labia after liposuction of abdomen

Do not be alarmed bruising from liposuction of the abomen commonly spreads down the the mons pubis, penis/scrotum or vulva and past this to the thighs
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Bruising of genitalia after liposuction

Bruising of genitalia is the rule rather than the exception after lower abdominal liposuction. Don't be alarmed. It will be gone in a few weeks. There can be a lot of swelling too. See your surgeon for reassurance.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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