Can you have liposuction without bruising?

Question

I recently had a little lipo to one of my thighs, as an adjuct to a bigger proceedure. Before surgery my PS drew a little target area on my thigh to harvest. After surgery, i had bruising in a adjacent area (just a bit higher up the thigh), but no tenderness or bruising in the "target area". I'm worried, because it now appears i have an indentation in the bruised spot, but seemingly no change in the target area (I think). Is this a bad sign? Do lipo areas sometimes NOT bruise? Two weeks postop.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Kellymae.  Bruising after liposuction varies from patient to patient. It is best to discuss your concerns for your particular case with your plastic surgeon. Good luck.

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

It’s very unlikely that you will have no bruising after liposuction because some of the small blood vessels are injured by the liposuction cannula when removing the fat. This bruising usually resolved fairly quickly but sometimes can take 1-2 months to resolve. Contour irregularity is a known risk factor for liposuction surgery so it’s not surprising that you have some unevenness. If this indentation persists then it may be improved with some fat grafting. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

John Sampson, MD (license obligations) · Answer

Hello thank you for your question. The short answer is if you tend to bruise, you will bruise during liposuction. Bruising will resolve itself as you heal. Good luck!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Bruising is part of the healing process; it is rare not to be bruised on the lipoed area. Unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

Can you have liposuction without bruising?

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