No Bruising After SmartLipo, is This Normal?

I had SmartLipo on my lower legs (ankles/calves); I'm post surg day 2 and there is no bruising. After seeing pictures of other women who had the procedure, their bruises were intense. Should I be worried or should I feel blessed?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by MSCHCA2012

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Bruising after Smartlipo

Every patient is different and the amount of bruising and swelling after the procedure is really dependent on each individual. So, the make the answer quick, you are blessed not to have too much swelling or bruising. Good Luck.

Bruising

Feel blessed. Most people have some bruising. Are you taking Arnica beause we get almost no bruising with facelift surgery

David A. Bray, Sr., MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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SmartLipo and bruising

You should feel blessed. Everybody reacts differently to the same procedures. Most people will have some minor swelling and bruising but it is quite variable. Enjoy your results!

Blessed

You should feel blessed since your surgeon was likely very gentle and allowed for the proper time for the epinephrine to work which results in less bleeding into the tissues and less bruising.

Bruising and surgery

Every patient is different and bruising may not occur as much in some patients. If you do not have bruising that is great!

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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MSCHCA2012 6 Dec 2012

Yes, I took Arnica a few days prior to the surgery but didn't take as nearly as much as the recommended dose. If it was the Arnica, then I'm impressed with those pills. Thank you for the feedback!

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