I'm 5 days post lipo of my abdomin. I have minor bruising around my ribs, but my pubic area is totally black, like all the blood has pooled there. I am so swollen I can't put my jeans on. I can get up and move around, but if I'm up for any length of time the swelling gets much worse. Is this normal
April 22, 2019
Answer: Swelling after lipo
It is very common to have swelling after abdominal liposuction that goes into dependent areas such as the pubic region. This usually gets better after a few weeks.
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April 22, 2019
Answer: Swelling after lipo
It is very common to have swelling after abdominal liposuction that goes into dependent areas such as the pubic region. This usually gets better after a few weeks.
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February 1, 2012
Answer: Not an uncommon problem
After the first time I liposuctioned the pubic area, I was quite startled on how "purple" things got. Reason for this is that the pubic area of skin is not firmly attached to the tissue below and allows blood to pool. In addition, most compressive garments don't adequately compressed this area, especially those that have a crotch opening. For this reason everything is compressed except for the suprapubic area , vulva, and in men, the scrotum. It usually resolves within 1-2 weeks but it's better to warn the patient ahead of time than to try to explain it to them after the surgery.
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February 1, 2012
Answer: Not an uncommon problem
After the first time I liposuctioned the pubic area, I was quite startled on how "purple" things got. Reason for this is that the pubic area of skin is not firmly attached to the tissue below and allows blood to pool. In addition, most compressive garments don't adequately compressed this area, especially those that have a crotch opening. For this reason everything is compressed except for the suprapubic area , vulva, and in men, the scrotum. It usually resolves within 1-2 weeks but it's better to warn the patient ahead of time than to try to explain it to them after the surgery.
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