Do I have anything to worry about? (Photo)

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Darkened skin and bulge. Is it normal for my stomach to be so dark? My skin color should look like my breast and the lighter part of my belly. I'm two weeks post op lipo. Just noticed because I just took microfoam tape off today. Is this bruising, is it from tape, garment, lack of circulation ? 2nd I have a bulge where most of the fat was removed. Hoping this is a scar tissue since it's hard. Will it resolve?

Jairo Ulerio, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your photos.  In my opinion is too fast to talk about final results,  it will be good  to  wait the time that your surgeon told you, or ask him about your doubtsI hope my answer will help you to your question.Before undergoing any surgical procedure, please seek a board certified plastic surgeon

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and photos.  The darkened skin is most likely bruising since you are only 2 weeks out.  The bulge however, can be swelling or a fluid collection, either a hematoma or seroma.  You should go see your Plastic surgeon and get it evaluated.  A fluid collection may have to be drained.

William J. Hedden, MD · Answer

It is common to sometimes have the tissue become darker where liposuction was performed. This typically goes away on its own. But since you also have an area of fullness this could be from an underlying hematoma or seroma ( fluid collection). It would be best to follow up with your surgeon.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This may be a hematoma or seroma.  In essence a fluid collection.  Your surgeon may need to aspirate it to help it resolve.  Compression with an even surface is recommended during this recovery period.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

After two weeks from liposuction there may be swelling in bruising that can contribute to the appearance demonstrated in the photographs. You should feel comfortable visiting your surgeon for examination as well as reassurance.

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