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7 Months After Lipectomy Skin Still Bruised. Is It Permanent?
I had a lipectomy and breast lift with implants in January. It has been 7 months and my right side is still bruised. Will it ever go away? I also want to cover my scar with a tattoo. Do i have to wait a little more? I think im still swollen but the scar looks good. Thanks
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tati in florida
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Still Bruised
Hard to comment on the bruise without a photo. If it has improved over the past 3 months, it will probably continue to improve.
Provided all your incisions are healed, there is no reason you couldn't proceed with your plans for tattooing.
Thanks and best wishes.
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Bruising post lipo
This should go awya.If you are 7 months out and wnat to get a tattoo I guess you should go ahead if you want
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Bruising late after lipectomy.
Bruising can lead to staining of the skin which may or may not respond to laser therapies. As for tattooing a scar, this can be done at 7 months, but I recommend waiting until the scar stops maturing (usually 12 months).
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