Is this discoloration going away later? My doctor said it will take some time (Photo)

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Hello I had my BBL done 7 weeks ago. I want to know if the dark areas will go away. My doctor said it will take some time. If so, should I tan for now until it goes away?

John E. Nees, MD · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!Bruising is common after BBL due to the extensive tunneling during the procedure. Its duration varies greatly depending upon the amount of bleeding during and after the procedure. Compression garments appear to lessen the extent. Bruising usually lasts for several weeks, but can last longer if bleeding was extensive. It can take months for resolution. If iron pigment from hemoglobin becomes deposited in the skin, there can be permanent discoloration.I would avoid tanning during the healing process (for up to a year) to prevent further discoloration. Discuss this fully with your plastic surgeon.Best wishes...

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Maylow,
I understand your concern and your discoloration will probably disappear with time. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, what you are experiencing is normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

The discoloration is brought on by inflammation after surgery. This is more common in ethnic patients who tan easily. Direct sunlight can make this darker so stay out of the sun. Using a skin lightening cream such as hydroquinone will help to lighten the pigment. It does slowly improve but may take 1 year or longer.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Discoloration after BBL is common and secondary to your pigment cells becoming activated. you can suppress these cells with topical steroids in the early period as well as hydroquinone and even quinolones depending on how aggressive you want to be. Please note that it will take upto 2 years for all of the discoloration to dissappear.

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