New ankle and foot bruising/swelling after bilateral thigh liposuction 10 days ago. Is this normal? (photos)

June 3, 2017
Asked By:maclarens in Ontario, ON

I had bilateral thigh and knee liposuction 10 days ago. Before surgery I was 147 pounds and the doctor removed 5 litres of fat/fluid from legs during the procedure. Yesterday, day 9, I noticed a lot of bruising/swelling around my ankles and tops of my feet which were all new. I do have a history of bruising easily but should I be concerned about this new bruising/swelling or this just another consequence of the procedure?

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