Why do some women bruise less than others after a BBL? Is it technique? Smaller women vs fuller women?

Thank you for your question. There are multiple factors that are responsible for the extent of bruising after BBL. This is dependent on the physiology of the patient, the technique used as well as the procedure used. In my experience when water jet technique is used for fat harvesting there is less bruising and swelling. There are other precautions and measures that may limit the extent of bruising. These include checking for bleeding tendencies, discontinuing medicines that can thin the blood as well as herbal supplements etc. Please discuss your concerns and measures used by your Plastic surgeon to minimise bruising at the time of your consultation. All the best!

Bruising is not a particularly predictive factor for result. Bruising is blood collecting beneath your skin. The amount of bruising varies from patient to patient. Sometimes Arnica and Bromelain before and after surgery will reduce the duration of the bruising. You will notice that the bruise will change colors as your body breaks down and absorbs the leaked blood.