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What Are These Hard Lumps Post-Liposuction?

I am 1 week post-op from upper arm Liposuction. Up until today, my arms have been soft like jello and felt bruised. Today, I was rubbing my arms and...

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Arm Liposuction Recovery

I had my arms Liposuctioned almost 3 months ago. I had great elasticity before the procedure, so the doctor told me I was an excellent candidate....

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Compression Garment Concerns After Lipo

I'm 26yrs old, 113 lbs and had 550 cc's removed from my stomach/flanks through Liposuction exactly 1 week ago. The compression garment the doctor gave...

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Could Lumps Develop Weeks After Liposuction?

Had liposuction of the abdomen about a week ago.  If I haven't developed any lumps yet, is it likely that I will?

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Will Liposuction Correct Broken Tummy Tuck Sutures?

I had a Tummy Tuck 3 months ago, and the upper abdominal suture tore, leaving a lump on my upper stomach. Although I'm doing everything my doctor told...

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Are Liposuction Lumps More Likely to Form if There's Very Little Fat?

I'm getting Liposuction, but I'm worried about ending up with lumps. I have very little body fat, but I want to sculpt my trouble areas. Does...

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Liposuction Lumps 3 Years Post-op

I had liposuction on my stomach three years ago, and it has never been even. What bothers me even more are the areas left with hard bumps all under...

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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...

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What Causes Lumps After Liposuction?

Im 2 weeks Liposuction post-op and have been trying to get a straight answer about the lumps. I have hard marble sized lumps and one is long--the size...

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Gettig Rid of Liposuction Lumps and Scar Tissue?

I've been having problems with lumps from Liposuction for almost 2 years. I've massaged the area, done 6 sessions of Endermologie and lost additional...

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Swelling and Bumpy Appearance After Neck Liposuction

I had neck Liposuction done 3 weeks ago (tumescent procedure), and although I see a major improvment with the double chin I had, it's still lumpy...

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What Are the Chances of Lumpiness and Disfiguration After Liposuction?

Hi, I'm a 29-year-old female. I'm approximately 5'0" at 110 lbs. I work out 4-5 days a week with a healthy diet but with problem areas most...

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Should I Be Worried with Neck Lipo Lump?

I had my neck Liposuction exactly one month today. I still see a fat pokcet underneath my chin and a few little bumps here and there. Should I be...

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Correcting Bumpy and Uneven Liposuction Results?

My stomach as been a problem ever since I gained weight and had kids. I had Liposuction on my stomach area, and the results were bumpy and uneven. Do...

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How Common Are Lumps After Liposuction?

Is it common that some people get hard lumpy areas after Liposuction?

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Any Advise on Correcting my Stomach After Lipo?

I had smart lipo on my stomach in May 2010. There were a few high spots so he did a touch up in Aug 2010. The high spots were still there so he went...

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Huge Protruding Lumps After Ab Liposuction

It has been six months since my ab liposuction and there are two huge hard lumps portruding in my abs. Around 5" by 3" each. One is at the...

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How Long Can Bruises, Seromas and Lumps After Liposuction Last?

I had liposuction 7 weeks ago and I still have some light bruising on the lower back, abdomen and sides. How long can it take for the bruising to go...

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Lumps After Power-assised Liposuction

I had ultra, power assisted Liposuction on April 1, 2009 . I'm 5'3" and have always been very muscular and my weight never goes above 120 lbs. I...

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Lumpy Thighs After Liposuction?

I had Liposuction on my inner thighs one week ago. Although the actual procedure was very painful, my recovery has been much easier than I...

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Can Scar Tissue Build-up Beneath the Skin and Lumps/Dents After Liposuction Be Improved?

I am 10 months post liposuction on my abdomen. I had a small fat deposit and the area around my belly button suctioned. I have a seroma develop very...

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Lipo and Dermabrasion for Fatty Lump Between Lower Lip and Chin?

I have a fatty lump between my lower lip and chin that bothering me aesthetically. It's stretchy, fatty lump, not a hard lump. A RealSelf...

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After Lipo, is It Normal to Have Hardening of the Tissues That Are Painful when I Move?

I am now three weeks out from my tt and lipo of my flanks, hips, abdomen, and inner thighs. I now have harden tissue under these sites and they are...

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Are Ankles and Calves at Risk for Lumpiness and Unevenness After Lipo?

With 16" calves, all doctors I've seen said i'm a good lipo candidate. Is it likely to get permanent lumpiness/unevenness in the area? I tried to...

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Numbing Solution in Fixing Dents and Lumps from Liposuction?

About 2 years ago, I had Liposuction done on my thighs and flanks. I ended up with a few dents and lumps. Recently, I went to a different doctor for a...

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1 Month Post-Lipo - Lumpy Inner Thighs. Normal?

I had liposuction a month ago on multiple areas of my legs, and everything looks good except for my inner thighs. They look lumpy and uneven. I wear...

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Cortisone Injections for Liposuction Scar Tissue Lumps

I am a 34 year old woman 130lb. 5 wks ago I had liposuction on my neck and CO2 laser (to the underside of neck skin). It has not healed well and...

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Best Kind of Liposuction to Smooth out Results from 20-year-old Lipo?

I had liposuction when I was 19 (almost 20 years ago) to my outer thighs. I now have sever lumps, ripples, and indents that seem to be increasing as I...

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Can I Use a Home Ultrasound Machine to Help Heal my Liposuction Lumps?

I had liposuction about 8 weeks ago on my abdomen and sides and have a indentation and lumps. Can a home ultrasound machine help? Are these machines...

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Revisions and Erythema Ab Liporaspiration After Liposuction

I'm 2 wks post-op to lipo on u/l abs, i/o thighs, hips & knees, & breast lift w/ aug. I have lumps & rippling in my abs & hard...

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I Had 4.5 Litres of Fat Taken From my Thighs, How Long Will The Swelling and Lumps Last?

How long will it be before i see a improvement

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Do the Lumps After Lipo Act Like Regular Fat and Disappear with Diet and Exercise?

I had lipo two years ago in the entire abdomen and there is some mild irregularity and lumpiness. Does this leftover fat act like regular fat and...

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How to Avoid a Lumpy Look After Liposuction?

I'm having Liposuction done on my stomach. I'm just wondering, how can I avoid the lumpy look that some people get after this surgery?

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6 Months Post-op Liposuction - Huge Lump on Hip and Flabby Belly. Is This Normal?

My 29 yr old daughter had lipo on her belly, hips & side over 6 months ago. She has a huge lump on hip left & above her belly button is all...

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Will Lumpiness Go Away After PAL Lipo?

I am 6 weeks out and looked much better before the PAL Liposuction to stomach area. I still massage the area, but have cut the hours to 4 for wearing...

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DNP Deformity After Liposuction

Ok, after less than satisfactory results the first time I posted (except from Dr. Peter Aldea) I am trying this again, except this time with pictures....

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Oh..my..goodness... I Am 3 Weeks Post Thigh Liposuction and I Have a 'Crease'

I was looking at the back of my thighs in the mirror and on both thighs I have a 'crease' line as though someone's folded my skin like a...

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Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift)

Will Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift) Ever Dissolve? I Am 5 Months Postop.

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Intense Pain 5 Weeks After Flanks and Abdomen Liposuction

Hello. I had liposuction done to the flanks and abdomen about 5 weeks ago and though Im told massage will reduce the hardness and lumpiness, I cant...

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Bumpy Calves After Liposuction

I have bumpy skin in the area where liposuction was done on my calves. I had this done over six years ago. It almost seems like the skin is too...

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Bad Lipo Lumps

I had bad liposuction on my thighs 10 years ago and still have lumps to this day.   Is there anyway to get rid of these lumps once and for...

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Lumpy Area and Dark Stitch Marks After Lipo

I have lumpy area and dark stitch marks after Liposuction. What can I do about this? Preferrably NOT a second Lipo.

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Lumps, Rolls and Cellulite 5 Years After Liposuction - What Can I Do?

I had liposuction 5 years ago, Stomach looks terrible with lumps and roles, What to do? It looks like there are roles of skin and I am 5ft tall and...

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I Had Liposuction on my Thighs,flanks and Abdomen. Now the Skin Has Bad Dimples. What Can I Do?

I had lipo two years ago and the appearance of my skin has not improved. What can I do to improve my skin, do I need a revision.

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Will Deep Tissue Massage Help with Lumpiness After Liposuction?

About 6 months ago I had liposuction from outter thighs, hips and inner knees with a fat transfer to buttocks. I feel the Dr. has taken to much fat...

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Itching and Hard Lump After Laser and Body Jet Liposuction

I had smart lipo 9 months ago at first it seemed better but and my stomach was fatter than before, so the Dr. did Body jet 9 days ago. My stomach is...

Correcting Lumps After UAV Liposuction?

Is the PS responsible for the corrective treatments (surgeries?) for lumps after UAV Liposuction? What would be the best treatment for the lumps?...

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I Had Liposuction of Hips and Waist 2 Weeks Ago.

I do have some lumpiness and when I saw my Dr. yesterday, I was told if I don't have the Dermosonic Treatments prior to 6 weeks post op, the lumps...

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How to Fix a Tara Reid Tummy With Lumps and Wrinkles From BodyTite Lipo? (photo)

I had bodytite lipo in June of 2010, I have a lump and a wrinkle at the top of my abdomen (see pic) kinda like Tara Reid I am wondering how to get...

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2 Weeks Post-Op Male Pubic Lipo - Lumps, Swelling, Erection Problems

I've spoken to my surgeon over the phone and will see him in person over the weekend with my concerns. I wanted some additional opinions. After 2...

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4 Inch X 2 Inch Bulge After Lipo - Will It Go Away? (photo)

I had vaso liposuction of the abdomen. It has been 6 wks since surgery. There is a section about 3 inches below my bra strap that is bulged. It is...

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Blister Like Fluid Collection Following Laser Lipo on Jaw

26yf/m laser lipo jowels.  4wks after surgery had lump on jaw.  Doc said time @8wks lump came to surface & was told it was liquid fat in...

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Lumpy and Bumpy 2 Weeks After Abdominal Liposuction, Is This Normal

Is it normal for my stomach to look like this 2 weeks after liposuction?

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Hard Lumps After Body Jet Liposuction for "Double Chin"

Three weeks ago I had body jet liposuction done in multiple areas. I am pleased with the results on my abdomen and lower back. I also had lipo and...

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10 Days Post-op, Will the Scar Tissue Formed by Lipo Go Away?

Hello, I had a Liposuction and Breast augmentation 10 days ago. The liposuction was done thru the BA insision (areaola) to remove fat between my...

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Lump After Liposuction of Knees and Thighs

Hi i had liposuction on my knees and inner and outer thighs 12 weeks ago. most of the swelling has gone but half way down my inner thighs a large lump...

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Lumps, Swelling and Enlarged Pores After Facial Lipo

Not too many people enquired about facial lipo.Having gone through it 2 weeks back a few questions need second opinion.I can feel lumps on my face(non...

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Hard Lump 6 Weeks After Liposuction That Only Gets Bigger, Normal?

6 weeks after tummy lipo, I developed a hard lump next to my navel the size of half a ping pong ball. In 24 hours, it had more than doubled in size...

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Risk of Lumps with Lipo

I am scheduled for lipo soon on my tummy, thighs and flanks. I recently heard though, after about a year, you develop lumps. since during lipo, while...

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Will my Skin Tighten and Lumps and Unevenness Go Away?

Hi. I am 5'9" 145 lbs. I am 8 weeks post op. I had my inner, outer thighs, and knees done. My skin was tight at first and I only had a little...

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Will Liposuction Create a Lumps & Bumps Look on Me?

I am 5'6" and fluctuate between 95-105 lbs.I have a skinny upper body and a not so skinny lower body which looks a bit disproportional...

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I Had Liposucton on my Thighs All Over 3 Weeks Ago, They Seem to Look Worse Now, Lumpy, Will This Improve?

My legs look worse now, they are chunky, look lumpy and cellulite will they improve?? its depressing

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Too Much Fat Removed in Botched Lipo of Thighs 20 Years Ago. Options?

I now have huge hard lumps and indents all over my thighs. I have undergone 4!!! very painful thigh lift procedures to smooth this out, only to be...

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Is 875mg 2/Day Enough for A Hard Lump After Lipo-Ex?

Here is the link to refer back to my original question about what to do. As recommended - I went to see an off-hour doctor - he gave a an RX for...

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Not Sure What to Do for Revision Liposuction after Mixed Consultations?

I need a 2nd lipo revision on my love handles/lower back cause the 1st revision left me worse than my initial lipo results. many indentations on lower...

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After Facial Liposuction There Are Depressions and Lumps on my Jawline, How Can I Fix This?

3 months ago i got alittle lipo on my lower face and jawline.i have depressions(hollowness)on one side of my face and on the other side of my face...

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What Treatment Would Best Correct 10-yr Old Lipo Issues?

I had lipo on my upper and lower abs over 10 yrs ago. I work out and my abs don't have very much fat on them but the surface never looks smooth. I...

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Significant Lumpiness 6 Months Post-arm Lipo - Should I Seek a Second Opinion from a Different Plastic Surgeon?

I had upper arm lipo six months ago, and there's still substantial lumpiness and some tender bruised-looking areas. It looks like I have truly...

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Why Do I Have Bumpy Skin After Two Weeks of Lipo? What Can I Do?

I had lipo to remove my love handles two weeks ago. I drained for about a week and had 8 lymphatic massages and although having a difficult time...

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Can I Get Repeat Lipo on Same Areas Where There are Lumps and Scar Tissue? What Technique Is Best?

I had lipo done several years ago and would like to repeat it due to some lumpiness in my abdomen. I also would like to repeat the lipo in my hips but...

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Upper Arm Liposuction a Month Ago-- Should I Be Concerned by Lumps/stiffness/pain/discoloration?

I had liposuction on my upper arms a month ago. I'm 40, not overweight, good skin tightness. Went to a respected area plastic surgeon and am happy...

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Will the Lump in my Belly Button Be a Problem if Having Liposuction to the Abdomen? (photo)

So I am scheduled to have my surgery on may 31st!! But I am alittle worried that the doctor will not want to operate because I have a lump in my belly...

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Very Large Lump As Appeared in my Inner Thigh, 15 Months After Having Bodytite?

Very Large Lump As Appeared in my Inner Thigh , 15 Months After Having Bodytite, It is Very Painful, How Can I Get Rid , Massage

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