Liposuction Bruising: How to Get Rid of Bruising After Lipo?

Patients undergoing liposuction
often develop swelling and bruising following this procedure. During the
procedure, the liposuction cannula is passed through the subcutaneous tissue.
This causes disruption of blood vessels and lymphatic channels and cellular
injury which results in bleeding, bruising, and swelling.

Significant improvements in
swelling and bruising can be seen in the first 3 weeks following surgery, with
the majority gone in about 3 months. Small amounts of swelling may persist up
to a year following surgery.

Both swelling and bruising can be
minimized by using tumescent technique and small liposuction cannulas. In the
postoperative period, we generally recommend the use of compression support
garments for about 3 weeks following surgery. We also recommend a low salt diet
before and after liposuction. Exercise is usually started early in the
post-operative period and we want patients to ambulate as soon as possible
following surgery. Massage is also helpful. It decreases swelling by mobilizing
retained fluid following the procedure.

All of these steps help to minimize
the duration of swelling and bruising following surgery. It’s important to
realize that swelling and bruising usually resolve with time regardless of the
post-operative management.

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. 

Thank you for your question. It is good to consult all this doubts with your board certified plastic surgeon to get the best desired results.
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Thanks for the question. After Liposuction surgery, 3-9 months you still see progress in the performance of the surgery. After 1 month you will still have swellings and it is still early to say something about the final result. You should follow up the progress with your surgeon. I wish you all the best.

Bruising is often minimal after this procedure unless your dietary supplements, NSAID medications, certain vitamins, or history of easy bruising. Bruising and swelling are normal 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 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. You can schedule the procedure whenever you want. Some lasers and Arnica Gel may also help bruising from #liposuction.

Many factors contribute to bruising after Liposuction. With the all pervasive tumescent technique, it is expected that your surgeon not be hurried and that she/he waits twenty minutes after putting numbing fluid in to get maximal vasoconstriction or tightening of the blood vessels and a blanched appearance to the skin over the fatty areas.Avoid aspirin, Motrin, ginseng, gingko, garlic, St. Johns Wort and the list goes on and on for at least 5-7 days before and after your surgery. Lastly, take Arnica Montana and Bromlain, which is found in fresh pineapples, for at least 2 days before and after surgery. Bruises that are slow to reside may respond to certain laser light therapy designed to break up the blood elements in the bruised skin.   

Bruising from liposuction can last a couple of weeks.  Arnica and Bromelain can significantly reduce the swelling and bruising.  It is not typically necessary to wait for Winter, but obviously that is up to you!

Getting out of bed and doing normal things around the house, or even a little stroll outdoors, is a good thing. This activity minimizes the risk of blood clots and decrease swelling. You should also always follow your surgeon's post-op instructions as well as wear your compression garment. I generally advise patients wear their garment 24 hours a day for three weeks, removing it only when bathing or washing it. From 3 to 6 weeks, wear your garment in the day only. It helps with easing swelling and reducing the risk of seroma. 

Lipo does not necessarily always cause a lot of bruising if done with care. But when it occurs as with all bruises it usually resolves in 2-3 weeks unless there is pigmentation layed down in the skin which can take longer. Despite what many people feel, I don't think there is too much you can do to really help speed up the process. Be patient.

Bruising can last anywhere up to 6 weeks , though it has alot to do with each particular patient's body and how much liposuction was performed. The time lapse for brusing varies from person to person. Certain creams may help reduce brusing such as Arnica. Best of luck with your procedure !