Bumpy After Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by singapore7158 in singapore
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
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Tags: buttocks, outer thighs, female, bruising, swelling

i had liposuction 2.5 weeks ago at outer thighs and buttocks. my left side looks good, only a bit of swelling almost no bruises, but my right side is and was from the start still much more bumpy and swollen with a bit more bruises and swelling dont seem to improve. is that normal and what can i do against it?

5 answers to Bumpy After Liposuction

Bumps

Liposuction most of the time leaves damage to your skin like bruising's, bumps, and swelling. So it is not uncommon that you have those symptoms on one side of your leg. As for the difference of your left side, it takes much longer than 2 and half weeks to get complete results so give it some time. It may take up to 6 months.

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

Asymmetries following liposuction

At 2.5 weeks you are still quite early in the healing process. What you see now may not be present or as significant at 6 months or more. Asymmetry can be related to multiple factors including not only the surgical performance but also pre-existing issues and even positional issues such as what side do you sleep on at night. I would share your concerns with your surgeon and then be patient, giving it at least 6 months. Sometimes wearing a garment or massaging the area can be helpful.... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Bumpy liposuction result

Sometimes preexisting cellulite that is not clnically evident can be more obvious after liposuction, or if no cellulite exists, it is possible that one are may be smooth and others indented after liposuction. Secondary procedures may be necessary if the contour does not even out. Compression garments, external masaging with Endermologie, Velashape and external ultrasound can help, but time alone is a big factor. If after three to six months there is not satisfactory improvement then... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Liposuction Takes A Full 3 Months Before You Can Judge The Final Result

No matter how it is done, liposuction is a traumatic procedure to the tissues treated. It does result in considerable swelling and bruising and it is impossible to judge the final result until all of this has cleared. At just 2 1/2 weeks, you have a ways to go until this happens. It will take a full 3 months before you can definitely see how well reduced and how smooth the overlying skin will be.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com