Jackson Liposuction doctors

	Pramit Malhotra, MD Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon 2300 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor		2 answers
	William H. Sabbagh, MD Detroit Plastic Surgeon 32000 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms

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I Have Two Hard Lumps on my Abdomen 7 Weeks After Lipo - What Can I Do to Minimize Them and is This Normal? i had liposuction on my stomach 7 week ago and my skin has 2 hard lumps that give my abs a wavy appearance .my surgeon told me i have thin skin and that one of the lumps look like its developing into scar tissue. he recomended lymphatic drainage massage. is this normal and will it go away

A: liposuction lumps

These will often resolve with massaging and time. I would expect that they would be consideraly softer in 3 to 4 months.

Pramit Malhotra, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference? I've had 3 kids and definitely need some help in my stomach area, but I'm not sure if I would need liposuction, a tummy tuck, or both to get the pre-baby look I want.

A: Tummy Tuck versus Liposuction

This if often a difficult personal decision to make by the patient.

Liposuction will debulk fat, so you can pinch less fat, and provide some moderate retraction to the skin as you heal. It will not change the amount your muscles have spread below your belly button which often gives a big portion of the "pooch" below the umbilicus.

A tummy tuck does leave a big scar although it can be place low. It is also a bigger longer procedure. The decision really depends on your anatomy and your goals. A single consultation with a reputable plastic surgeon should easily help you make this decision.

Pramit Malhotra, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon