Lots of Bruising After Thigh Lipo - How Long Does That Last?

How Long until Bruising Disappears after #Liposuction?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 several months to disappear completely. The compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly the process will proceed.

Maximum swelling is usually within about three to five days after your surgery, and the majority of it along with bruising goes away in two to three weeks. You may feel some firmness, though, for a few months afterward. You can assess your results at three to four months after surgery. 

People bruise to various extents after lipo.  Some people have no bruising while some people can have significant bruising.  Bruising always goes away.  We usually start patients on Arnica Montana prior to surgery and continue it after surgery to help with the bruising.  After surgery, you can also use Arnica Montana creams or gels directly over the areas.  Drinking lots of fluids, ambulating (walking) and massage can also help the areas improve faster.  Prior to surgery it is also important not to take any Aspirin or Motrin products for 8 days prior to the procedure as they can think your blood and increase risk of bruising.

 

Good Luck.