Bruise-like Marks on Inner Thighs?

    This is really hard to answer without photos or an exam.                                                                                                                                    Kenneth Hughes, MD                                                                                                                                                                                              Los Angeles, CA

The skin on the inner thigh is quite thin and can become reactive to liposuction with a bruise like blush to the skin. Sun exposure during this time can result in pigmentation or bronzing which can last a very long time, so keep the area covered. A second round of liposuction, especially close to the last just might increase the risk of irregular contour as the first should settle to best judge the 'final' contour before touching up.

If the skin looks wavy, it doesn't sound like removing additional fat will solve the problem. I would need to see a picture to evaluate the red marks, could the be areas of stretchmarks? These often can be red when the first appear. Did you have any laser assist with the liposuction? If not that may be the way to go to even things out.