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

Thank you for asking about your weight loss and mons pubis fullnessCongratulations on your weight loss - that is wonderful.Your mons pubis does look large.If the problem is excess fat, it can be reduced with liposuction.In some men however the fullness is from the testicles retracting upward -...

Thank you for your question.  Liposuction creates a space between the skin and the underlying muscle.  Exercise can result in sheer forces that delay healing and may increase your chance of bleeding into the tissues, having a hematoma, or seroma.  This can lead to significant contour ab...

Inner thighs are a bit tricky with their fat distribution. excess fat can herniate thru otherwise healthy skin and can cause the thighs to rub against one another. it can appear as if you have increased skin laxity but in fact its just extra fat. having said that, its best to have yourself...

Thank you for your question.  One of the most common problems with liposuction are contour irregularities. Your recovery is still early so you may see some improvement over time which could be 6 to 12 months. If the defect is still present, it may require revision surgery which could require f...

Hello girlie38  Patient’s scars will mature following surgery; they may be red or raised for the first few months, but after 6–12 months they will soften, lighten, and become less noticeable. Laser treatments available at the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery can quicken the healing of scars...

Yes, it can be very normal to have some significant swelling in the first few weeks after liposuction.  It can take several days for the swelling to maximize and then start to slowly improve.  This is why we tend not to take postop photos until at least 3 months (if not 6 months) have passed t...