Are swelling, bruises and cold thighs normal after Vaser liposuction? (Photos)

hello RANA444  Recovery is mostly base on the level of soreness or bruising that you may experience, however, most activity is unlikely to delay healing or create problems with recovery.  Many studies indicate that there is also less injury than the traditional liposuction method resulting in less pain, swelling and bruising.  Final results can be seen 2-4 months later as the swelling continues to diminish and contours become more defined. #bruises #swelling

Medical experts stress that it’s essential that every liposuction candidate understand that post-operative side-effects and the amount of time needed for recovery can vary greatly person to person. I would be concerned with the drainage,  your incisions should not be closed when having any lipo. Felling a cold sensation can mean Blood clots I recommend you see your surgeon. 

Bruising and/or swelling can last 3-6 months after your procedure. However, with this degree of bruising, I recommend following up with your Doctor. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Bruising can occur after any type of liposuction. It can be caused by many factors, including the technique used or supplements patients take before surgery . Some patients also seem to bruise easier than other patients. Having said that, this is probably more bruising than we usually see with vaser liposuction. From your photos, it is difficult to tell whether you had vaser liposuction or traditional liposuction.
Swelling after liposuction is normal. Liposuction is surgery, which is traumatic and causes inflammation and swelling. The usual course of events is that swelling lasts for at least 6 weeks. In the first two weeks after surgery, patients usually retain fluid. The retention of fluid is a normal response to surgery. Patients will notice that they gain weight and clothes are tight. After two weeks, the body starts getting rid of the excess fluid and swelling starts to subside. Wearing a compression garment during the first few weeks after liposuction helps keep the swelling in check. It also helps compress the tissues so that the skin will shrink back.
Now, regarding the swelling and cold feeling in your legs coupled with your travel to Turkey, I would consider getting evaluated by a medical doctor to rule out a blood clot in your legs. Traveling long distances, before and after surgery, increases your risks for these blood clots. If you have symptoms of shortness of breath and painful swelling to your legs, you need to be evaluated for a blood clot. If your evaluating physician is suspicious of a blood clot, he may order an ultrasound of the veins in your legs.
My advice is to be evaluated by a physician close to you. Part of the surgical process is to be followed and guided after surgery. Hopefully, you can find a physician to help you. You might consider staying close to home for your next procedure.

Thank you for your question.  Edema and bruising can be present after any type of liposuction.  Compression garments help, low salt diet, ambulation and if you are seating, elevate your legs.  If you have pain beyond what your consider normal, always check back with your doctor.