I have a lot of purple discoloration on inner thighs after Ab/Flank lipo. Why?

The bruising from the areas that were liposuctioned settles down due to gravity to the lowest point, in this case your thighs.  It is nothing to be worried about.

It is common for bruising to stay for up to 3 or 4 weeks after liposuction in some cases.  And bruising and swelling can travel down far from the areas treated.  If you are concerned please see your physician. For now, Arnika Forte, Vitamin C, and compression help to limit further bruising. Best, Dr. Emer.

The most common cause of abnormal color after liposuction is bruising. Did you have liposuction assisted with a laser or ultrasound? Thermal damage by these modalities can generate pigment changes in the skin they can be long-lasting and possibly permanent.

You did not state time since surgery! Plus posting photos always gives the expert responders a chance to determine if you fall in the normal recovery status... You can ALWAYS obtain a paid in person second opinion...

Greetings. This may be secondary to bruising. The best thing would be to follow up with your surgeon to make sure. Good luck!

Bruising is the physical manifestation of the breakdown process of blood and tissues.Hemoglobin in the red blood cells breaks down and becomes various pigments such as hemosiderin, bilirubin and biliverdin, etc. These substances can travel through tissues either through channels or simply by gravity.It is common that people see the symptoms of of bruising in areas below the areas treated.Your doctor is probably correct.This should resolve with time.Bruising after liposuction usually goes away by two weeks. At times, it can take three or three and a half weeks, but that is atypical.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Often bruising will accumulate in a part of the body below the area that was liposuction. This is just from old blood that has drifted downward. This should all go away in time. As always it is best to check with your doctor to be sure that there are no problems.When choosing your plastic surgeon, first check for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Good Luck