I am one week post op after liposuction to my hips, outer and inner thighs. My bruising today is getting worse and my thighs are more swollen then ever. My main concern is that the bruising/swelling on my inner thighs is hard to the touch, it almost feels like a tensed muscle. It is also still very tender. Is this normal or could it need draining? I'm also worried about it turning into scar tissue and staying this size!
Answer: Normal swelling and bruising after liposuction
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Answer: Is Hard Swelling/bruising Normal After Liposuction? Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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Answer: Is Hard Swelling/bruising Normal After Liposuction? Thanks for your question. Healing after liposuction is usually pretty straight forward. There is a process of swelling and bruising that peaks at 3 days after surgery and then undergoes the first stage of major resolution in the first 2 weeks after surgery. The lateer phase of healing takes place over the 2-3 months after surgery where everything really settles and softens. It is after this time that we are getting close to the final result, though this varies patient to patient.
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December 22, 2020
Answer: Liposcution Recovery Recovery following liposuction takes time and patience. Swelling and some bruising is normal following liposuction. The swelling and bruising should improve over the first few weeks. It generally takes 2-3 weeks to see your weight start to drop. The amount of weight you loose should be approximately equal to the amount of fat removed during the procedure. At 6 weeks post-op you should see a nice improvement in your shape. It is normal at this point to feel some firmness and lumps beneath your skin. I generally recommend message to speed up the recovery process. It takes 4 to 6 months after the procedure to see the "final" result.I would recommend that you discuss your concerns with your Plastic SurgeonBest regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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December 22, 2020
Answer: Liposcution Recovery Recovery following liposuction takes time and patience. Swelling and some bruising is normal following liposuction. The swelling and bruising should improve over the first few weeks. It generally takes 2-3 weeks to see your weight start to drop. The amount of weight you loose should be approximately equal to the amount of fat removed during the procedure. At 6 weeks post-op you should see a nice improvement in your shape. It is normal at this point to feel some firmness and lumps beneath your skin. I generally recommend message to speed up the recovery process. It takes 4 to 6 months after the procedure to see the "final" result.I would recommend that you discuss your concerns with your Plastic SurgeonBest regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS
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June 23, 2021
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December 20, 2016
Answer: Bruising after Liposuction - When to see your surgeon This is difficult to tell if this is normal or a small hematoma from your photos. In general bruising and swelling are normal for the first week in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. 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 much longer to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly the process will proceed. If you are concerned or the problem gets significantly worse, immediately visit your plastic surgeon to get it examined.
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December 20, 2016
Answer: Bruising after Liposuction - When to see your surgeon This is difficult to tell if this is normal or a small hematoma from your photos. In general bruising and swelling are normal for the first week in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. 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 much longer to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly the process will proceed. If you are concerned or the problem gets significantly worse, immediately visit your plastic surgeon to get it examined.
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December 22, 2020
Answer: See your surgeon to check for seroma or hematoma While swelling and bruising are very common after liposuction, if it is sore to the touch and it is significantly swollen, it's best to see your surgeon just incase it's not a hematoma or seroma.
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December 22, 2020
Answer: See your surgeon to check for seroma or hematoma While swelling and bruising are very common after liposuction, if it is sore to the touch and it is significantly swollen, it's best to see your surgeon just incase it's not a hematoma or seroma.
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