I was wondering if it's normal to have discoloration on the skin after having liposuction.at six weeks I have discoloration to my skin that is not bruising
Answer: Skin Discoloration After Liposuction It appears from the photos that you have some pigment deposits in the skin after liposuction. This is most likely caused from the iron deposits (hemosiderin) in the skin from bruising during the procedure. Or, it could be caused by release of pigment from the melanocytes (pigment cells) in the skin called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These changes are not super common, but they are well described and known to be a possible side-effect after liposuction. For most patients, the pigment changes will fade over time. Six weeks is still very early in the healing course after liposuction. Time is the main-stay of treatment. However, you could try a topical retinoid cream, or possibly hydroquinone. These may give you some degree of improvement. Be sure to talk to your liposuction doctor and have him/her do an assessment.
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Answer: Skin Discoloration After Liposuction It appears from the photos that you have some pigment deposits in the skin after liposuction. This is most likely caused from the iron deposits (hemosiderin) in the skin from bruising during the procedure. Or, it could be caused by release of pigment from the melanocytes (pigment cells) in the skin called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). These changes are not super common, but they are well described and known to be a possible side-effect after liposuction. For most patients, the pigment changes will fade over time. Six weeks is still very early in the healing course after liposuction. Time is the main-stay of treatment. However, you could try a topical retinoid cream, or possibly hydroquinone. These may give you some degree of improvement. Be sure to talk to your liposuction doctor and have him/her do an assessment.
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Answer: Skin Discoloration After Liposuction Discoloration can happen with aggressive liposuction and can be improved with hyperbaric oxygen and radiofrequency treatments. Sometimes this can be permanent if not treated early. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Skin Discoloration After Liposuction Discoloration can happen with aggressive liposuction and can be improved with hyperbaric oxygen and radiofrequency treatments. Sometimes this can be permanent if not treated early. Best, Dr. Emer.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Discoloration after liposuction? This does happen occasionally after liposuction If you had bruising after surgery, especially at the skin level, you may have had some "staining" of the skin, which usually resolves on it's own. Arnica creams may still be of some help and sometimes we use prescription hydroquinone creams to help remove the discoloration.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Discoloration after liposuction? This does happen occasionally after liposuction If you had bruising after surgery, especially at the skin level, you may have had some "staining" of the skin, which usually resolves on it's own. Arnica creams may still be of some help and sometimes we use prescription hydroquinone creams to help remove the discoloration.
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Skin changes after liposuction Thank you for the question. The frictional force of the cannula against the skin in liposuction can create post inflammatory hyperpigmenation. This will typically fade but can take many months to resolve. Best wishes.
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Skin changes after liposuction Thank you for the question. The frictional force of the cannula against the skin in liposuction can create post inflammatory hyperpigmenation. This will typically fade but can take many months to resolve. Best wishes.
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Discoloration after Liposuction Yes it is common to have some type of discoloration after liposuction. Usually this problem resolves with time. If it doesn't resolve in a few months check back with your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.
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October 30, 2016
Answer: Discoloration after Liposuction Yes it is common to have some type of discoloration after liposuction. Usually this problem resolves with time. If it doesn't resolve in a few months check back with your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps.
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