Houston Plastic Surgery Blog

All plastic surgery will involve some swelling, bruising, or scaring, and liposuction is no exception. It sometimes takes several months for post-operative swelling and skin "lumpiness" to reduce, revealing the full results of liposuction. The body needs time to adjust to its new contours.

Swelling
Some swelling after liposuction is normal and expected. Most patients find that all swelling reduces within six months after surgery, but swelling that persists longer is a serious concern. Changes in swelling could indicate a serious health problem, like thrombophlebitis, or vein inflammation.

Bruising
Bruising is an after effect of any invasive plastic surgery procedure. Many patients may feel light pain and tenderness around bruise sights, but this is generally short lived. After liposuction, bruising tends to reduce completely within a month.

Scars
One of the most attractive features of liposuction is that the technique leaves very small scars. However, the amount of scarring that might show after a liposuction depends on the patient's skin elasticity and genetic tendencies toward scarring. The amount of scarring also depends on your surgeon's experience and technique.

If you would like to discuss your interest with a liposuction expert, please contact Dr. Leo Lapuerta's Pearland, Texas facility to schedule a consultation.