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

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2 days ago I had a BA and lipo on the stomach. yesterday I noticed that my pubic area was beginning to swell (this part did not get any lipo) so I called the doc this morning, and was told that this was a relatively normal occurrence. BUT, by late this afternoon, i was more swollen, and now its a lovely swollen purple color. it really doesn't hurt much, just a tad sore. Is this just the natural progression of things? at what point should I be concerned?

Christopher J. Morea, MD · Answer

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,

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

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

Jeffrey K. Scott, MD · Answer

Swelling and bruising in the pubic/vulvar area in women and the scrotal area in men is common after abdominal liposuction. It usually manifests 1 to 3 days after the procedure. This is nothing to worry about, it's something patients should be made aware of ahead of time.

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Yes it is normal to have bruising after liposuction. The bruising will settle in a dependent area like the pubic area. The good news is that it will start to resolve in a day or two.

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