How long will initial bruising and swelling last?
The duration of bruising and swelling after liposuction usually depends on the post-operative care technique used by the surgeon. The amount of bruising varies considerably between patients but is generally minimal. With tumescent liposuction, the little bit of bruising is nearly gone one to two weeks after surgery in most patients. With open-drainage (incisions are not closed with stitches) and appropriate compression garments (worn for 3 to 6 days) swelling is 80% resolved 4 weeks after liposuction. Patients are generally, beach ready in 2-4 weeks.
The duration of bruising and swelling after liposuction usually depends on the post-operative care technique used by the surgeon. The amount of bruising varies considerably between patients but is generally minimal. With tumescent liposuction, the little bit of bruising is nearly gone one to two weeks after surgery in most patients. With open-drainage (incisions are not closed with stitches) and appropriate compression garments (worn for 3 to 6 days) swelling is 80% resolved 4 weeks after liposuction. Patients are generally, “beach ready” in 2-4 weeks.
