Is This Bruising Normal After Tummy Tuck with Lipo? (photo)

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Bruising After TT with Liposuction

Dear DreamBig, Thank you for your question and post-operative photograph. You appear to have some bruising of the hips and upper buttocks. This is most likely from the after effects of the liposuction, which is done with a blunt cannula. Also, the bruising that can occur after liposuction tends to drift backward and downward, because of the effects of gravity. In most cases, the bruising will resolve over the next 2 weeks. I recommend that you follow up with your surgeon soon. Best of luck... more

It shall improve

Well,bruising is common after liposuction & may last 1-2 weeks normally.How long ago did you have this surgery?If it does not improve within 2 weeks,please contact your surgeon.

It is normal to bruise

Yes it is normal to bruise your body has gone through a trauma being that the cannula ( the tube used to remove the fat during the liposuction ) was inserted under the skin various times so that causes a trauma to body being that it is not used to that. Some people bruise more and other less really every body is different and reacts differently , so yes you have nothing to worry about it is completely normal and it will fade.

Bruising

The amount of bruising you have can be normal after surgery. Bruising usually resolves completely without any issues. Rest assured that you should be fine after your recovery period. Thank you for your question.

Bruising after surgery

It's hard to tell the extent of your bruising but the photo looks like relatively normal bruising from lipo of the hips/flanks. It should improve with time.

Mahlon Kerr, MD

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Bruising after tt and lipo

You don't mention how long after surgery you are, and this doesn't look like your tummy. This looks typical of lipo bruising, and nothing to worry about. Looks like about a week out or so. sek

Bruising after lipo and tummy tuck

Bruising is common after any liposuction procedure, although you have a little more than average. It will change color and fade over time. It may color lower structures as it is drawn down thru the tissues by gravity. You do not need to be alarmed. Swelling and tenderness are completely normal at this stage.

Bruising after liposuction

Hello, This is typical, although not desirable, bruising after liposuction of the waist and hip area. It is swollen, tender which is also normal. It will probably take a few weeks to resolve, and it will continue to travel downwards and change colors as it fades away. Best of luck!

Is This Bruising Normal

Bruising is common after TT and liposuction. This amount is by no means alarming, The discoloration will likely descend along the buttocks before it has resolved. All the best.

Bruising Is Common After liposuction

I am assuming that you had liposuction of the flank/love handles along with your tummy tuck. Bruising can occur after any liposuction procedure, and the blood is pulled by gravity, through various tissue planes, into a more dependent position. So, when you are standing the bruising is pulled down into the buttock, and when you are lying on your back it is pulled toward the skin. I don’t know how many days post-op you are, but the bruising in your picture is fairly significant. More... more

Is This Bruising Normal After Tummy Tuck with Lipo

Bruising after a tummy tuck with liposuction follows the law of gravity and goes downward. It is not unusual to see bruising in the buttocks or mons after the combination procedure.

Bruising after liposuction

Bruising is quite common after liposuction and is self limited and can travel downward on to the buttocks or mons and genitalia. Over a period of a couple of weeks the bruising will resolve. If you have concerns please bring them to your surgeon's attention.

Bruising after Tummy Tuck and Liposuction

Bruising is fairly common after tummy tuck and liposuction combination. A hematoma should always be ruled out, but the bruising can move down with gravity. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Normal Bruising After Tummy Tuck With Lipo

Tummy Tucks combined with lipo can lead to significant bruising. This bruising can track down the body as gravity displaces the fluid. What you are experiencing is normal and should resolve with time. All the best.