Follow up to my previous question: Very bad bruising and extreme pain inner thighs Liposuction. Did this go very wrong? (photo)

The photograph demonstrates more than average bruising after liposuction but certainly encounter from time to time.

Some people get more bruised than others.  Without know what technique was used, I cannot help determine what "could have happened" or what "he did."  If you were not aware of the liposuction procedure, then you were likely asleep.  I never put my patients to asleep during liposuction, its much safer and the recovery is faster.  Bruising can last up to 3-4 weeks in severe cases.  Swelling can persist for months.  If there is severe pain I suggest this get checked out by your surgeon to ensure you do not have a seroma or hematoma. The bruising can be improved dramatically with laser (pulsed dye laser or Excel V) or even IPL, but it will go away eventually over time.  Compression, warm compresses, and Arnika Forte are useful.  Good luck!  Dr. Emer.

1) If you were never consented for liposuction of your inner thighs, fat should not have been removed from there by your surgeon. 2) bruising can occur with any liposuction procedure, but tumescent technique combined with avoiding taking perioperative aspirin and ibuprofen-like products can also help minimize bruising3) pain can occur with any liposuction procedure but severe pain to the degree that you can not walk or stand is really unusual.  There may be an infection or nerve injury.  bruised nerves typically resume function after 3 months or so.4) You state that your plastic surgeon says this bruising and severe pain is "normal".  Did he tell you about these potential complications before you had liposuction done?  I would expect your discomfort to start resolving after several days.5) It would also be helpful to know what type of liposuction was performed6) I recommend Seeing your surgeon back for answers or get a second opinion.Best of luck.... Hope your surgeon is board certified and specializes in liposuction!