Is severe bruising a normal side effect of Smart Lipo MPX?

I had Smart Lipo MPX 3 days ago on the inner, outer thighs, knees upper thigh area, hip/butt and small pouch around belly button.

I have severe bruising on the back of left thigh from upper to below knee; I mean deep purple far more swollen than the other side with an almost hard feeling and feel strange when I walk.

I have redness on that leg also underneath that is sore almost like a burn and small spot on abdomen skin that is like a burn, like I touched it with the iron. It’s very sore. Is this normal?

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A: That bruising not typical of Smartlipo MPX

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD

Honestly, what you describe is very unusual after Smartlipo, or even regular liposuction.  It is important that you check with your physician.  It concerns me that it is more swollen on one side and feels strange when you walk.  That kind of bruising is not a normal side effect of Smartlipo MPX.

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