Not so flexible after lipodissolve?

Julius W. Few, M.D., FACS answers: What are ALL the side effects of lipodissolve?

I had lypolisis injections (lipodissolve) in my inner thighs about 1 month ago. I am a professional dancer so I am very flexible. The first 2 weeks after the treatment I was a bit sore and stiff but still had my full flexibility. However, by the third week I was so stiff I could not get into the splits or extend my legs fully (when dancing not just standing)and seem to have lost all my hard-earned flexibilty. Two things that concern me are firstly, why am I getting stiffer and worse with time instead of getting better and secondly, even though I had the injections in my upper inner thighs, the stiffness is not there, it is in my lower inner thigh are, about midway down the inner thigh untill just above the knee? I did go see my doctor after about 3 and a half weeks and he assured me that I have nothing to worry about but since dancing is my passion, my life and my job, I am naturally extremely worried. Is this normal? Am I ever going to get my flexibility back and when?


Julius W. Few, MD
16 months ago
By Julius W. Few, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

First of all, I regret your difficulty and frustration.

Unfortunately, when it comes to “lipodissolve”, the public does not know all the potential side effects or risk because it has not gone through FDA approval. There is a large clinical trial underway, sponsored by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, but those results are not available yet.

I have seen many problems from “lipodissolve” and it is possible that the inflammation produced by such a treatment could limit mobility of the muscles, tendons, and joints, depending on where the material was injected.

As you have already heard, we do not know exactly what is in these injections and therefore can’t tell you all the potential side effects. I would suggest you consider seeing a sports medicine expert for further examination and potential physical therapy recommendations, to improve your situation.

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