How to get rid of bruising after lipo?

How long does swelling and bruising from Liposuction usually last? Should I wait until fall/winter (i.e. pants season) to do the procedure?

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A: Only 1 week of bruising usually with Lipo under local anesthesia only

David Hansen, MD

At 1 week you see only a little improvement in the areas treated with liposuction but it is still an improvement over what you were prior to the procedure so get it done now and start looking better in only 1 week. At 1 month you see a major difference and at 4-5 months you see the end results as a rough guage... more

A: Lipo bruises for 6 months

Christopher L. Hess, MD

Your title asks about bruising but the question asks about swelling so let's address both for the other readers.  Bruising after liposuction, if done correctly and you're not a redhead, usually is resolved by 2 weeks.  Bruising should be mild and tends to be localized to certain areas as opposed to... more

A: six months until final result is reached

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

The swelling gradually subsides and bruising is variable from patient to patient, but it should be emphasized that it will take a full six months to reach your final result.  Compression garments are recommended for the first six weeks and this is the most limiting factor oin the post-operative period, so... more

A: Results after Lipo

Farbod Esmailian, MD

The swelling tends to last about 4 months time and the bruising about 2-3 weeks, but really depends on the person.  After the initial 4 months, you will have good days and bad days, as the more active your are the more swelling that will accumulate during the day.  When you wake up in the morning the... more

A: Liposuction bruising

Steven Wallach, MD

Bruising from liposuction usually dissipates in 1-2 weeks. his really depends upon what medications if any you were on before the procedure that promoted bruising and how quickly your body heals.  Now, swelling is different. The majority will go away in about 4-6 weeks but some residual swelling... more

A: Bruising is normal and to be expected after liposuction

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Dear Allfor Bruising is caused by all types of liposuction. It does not matter if your liposuction was performed using smart lipo, old style liposuction under general anesthesia with large cannulas, or pure tumescent liposuction using tiny cannulas and just dilute local anesthetic. All forms of liposuction... more

A: Bruising is usually gone after 3 weeks.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! Bruising after liposuction is usually gone after 3 weeks.  That means you can put on a bathing suit then. As far as "swelling" is concerned, you look less bulky right after liposuction.  But you don't see the final, final result for 4 months.  That's how long it takes for all the... more

A: Bruising after liposuction

Jennifer S. Landy M.D.

Typically, bruising lasts between one and two weeks however each individual heals at a different rate. If you are taking any blood thinners or anti inflammatory medications you should discuss with your doctor about stopping them prior to the surgery to reduce the amount of bleeding and post operative bruising.

A: bruising not usually the main issue after lipo

Richard Baxter, MD

Despite all the claims about certain techniques being advantageous in terms of bruising after lipo, it just isn't completely predictable in every patient. The practical issue for most patients is the compression garment that most surgeons recommend for 3-4 weeks after surgery. Not a lot of fun in the summer.

A: depends upon you and the surgeon

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

No one can answer this question for you.  Some people get a bruise that lasts a month when they knock their relatively gently against a chair, and other people take a knock.  Some surgeons are more gentle than others; some surgical techniques create less bruising, and it depends the area of your body... more

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