No, this doesn't sound normal

David Hansen, MD answers: Lumps and swelling after tumescent Liposuction

I had tumescent liposuction on my stomach and love handles 18 days ago. On day 16, I became swollen and sore, almost so much that it looks like I did not have the procedure. I also noticed some hard lumps around where my pants fall. Are all these normal? Does it get worse before it gets better? I almost feel like I'm in more pain than I was right after the procedure. I am getting my arms done in a couple of weeks and am wondering if the same thing will happen.


David Hansen, MD
4 months ago

This is not normal for most liposuctions. When pain and swelling occur 2-3 weeks later it is usually from too strenuous exercise or over doing it too quick and rarely, underlying infection.  Also sometimes localized seromas (fluid collections in a ball) can form which need simple aspiration with a needle and syringe which your doctor can do easily. Please follow up with your doc  to check it out and keep wearing your garment until he tells you differently.

Good Luck!

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