Should I be bruising this much on thighs after tummy tuck? (Photo)

October 17, 2014
Asked By:stricar in Jacksonville, FL

I had a tummy tuck with no muscular repair on 10/6. Two veins were cut in the process and I was bleeding internally. On 10/8 I had another surgery to stop the bleeds and everything has been healing nicely since. However I have been swelling a lot on my thighs particularly my outer thighs. I have had inner thigh bruising that has been increasing in size and today a different looking bruise appeared on my outer thigh. I normally don't bruise so I don't know, is this significant? Is this permanent?

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