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

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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?

Hampton A. Howell, MD · Answer

Bruising is certainly expected after a tummy tuck, and different patients will get different amounts of bruising.  In the situation you describe, where you went back to surgery to stop some bleeding, it would be expected to have additional bruising.  This bruising can show up a bit later as it works it way towards the surface where it is visible.  Also, gravity tends to pull the bruising down, so to speak, and you can see bruising on the thighs from a tummy tuck where no surgery was done on the thighs themselves.  Keep close followup with your surgeon to make sure things are progressing properly. Take care.

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question!Really normal to have bruising and swelling for weeks after the procedure. The reactions vary from person to person, some takes more time to heal than others. If you feel concern and the bruising continue worrying you could ask about it to your plastic surgeon. As you refer growing bruisings you should make an appointment with your plastic surgeon.Have a nice day!

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

It can be normal to have bruising. Everybody's response to surgery is different. It is more likely in your scenario since you did have bleeding after surgery.  . If you have any other concerns please consult with plastic surgeon

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Post operative bleeding complications take a few months to totally resolve. Best to have very very close follow up with your chosen surgeon...

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