Temporary lumps after liposuction are normal

Matthew Schulman, MD answers: Deformed chest after Male breast reduction?

I had Gynecomastia removal along with Liposuction on my chest. Anyway, it has been 3 1/2 weeks since the surgery and I have these hard lumps under my skin that feel somewhat painful at times.

I contacted the office and the doctor told me that it was scar tissue and that it should go away within 6 months-1 year. My chest looks kinda deformed because of the swelling/scar tissue? Will this go away? Sharp pains shoot through that area if I lift anything over 10 lbs.


Matthew Schulman, MD
5 months ago
By Matthew Schulman, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

It is common to feel lumps in areas where you had liposuction. It is true that these are areas of scar tissue and will decrease over time. To speed the resolution of this, you should begin massaging the areas that feel lumpy. This will help break up the scar tissue and smooth things out. While it can take 6-12 months to smooth out, most poeple find that it gets much better after only 2-3 months. 

The pain you feel is because your underlying muscle (pectoralis) is bruised and swollen from the procedure. Muscle spasms are common during the first 4-6 weeks - think of it like a muscle pull that takes a while to heal.

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