Liposuction. How long can the black or blue marks / spots on the body last until they totally go away?

bruising after liposuction typically lasts for about one to two weeks. Some patients heal quicker, some take longer. Swelling following liposuction usually takes many months to completely resolve.

In our practice we do massage, hyperbaric oxygen and compression post treatment to improve results and speed the healing process. Best, Dr. Emer.

The black and blue patches you are referring to is due to bruising.  The duration of bruising will vary between patients depending on how easily you bruise and bleed.  Bruising is always expected after liposuction, the severity is also determined by how aggressive or how much liposuction is being performed.  So there are many factors - but with that being said, the black and blue for most patients usually are gone within 2-4 weeks.  There are medication such as Arnica that can help decrease the duration and intensity of these marks.Yes liposuction will contour your body and can get you excellent results.  I would probably wait one month after liposuction to get a full body massage as your body is still healing and it can be tender.  Once your body is fully healed from liposuction, then there should be no residual pain - it should be back to the way it was before surgery.Best of luck and hope this information helps!- Dr. Roger Tsai