Swelling and bruising in the groin after abdominal lipo- what is normal?

Swelling and bruising in the groin area is very common for both men and women following abdominal liposuction.  This can be quite surprising and frightening for the patient if they are not informed in advance but rest assured, it will resolve and everything will look normal again.  Wearing a liposuction garment which compresses the abdomen will cause the swelling to present in the dependent areas where you are not wearing the compression garment.  The more active you are and the more time you spend on your feet can increase the swelling in this area.Best of luck,

Bruising and swelling of that degree are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. Bruising tends to gravitate to the groin after #liposuction and I agree with your surgeon that this is a normal phenomena.The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9 months to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly the process will proceed. If the problem does not improve, notify your plastic surgeon and get it examined.

It is completely normal to have swelling in your genital area after tummy tuck. Swelling will decrease over several days (7 to 14). Please continue to follow up with your plastic surgery if concern.Good luck.Earl Stephenson, Jr, M.D., DDS, FACS