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Do the Bumps from Smart Lipo Go Away?

I had smart lipo abut a month ago and I have one fairly large hard bump on my lower abdomen. I was wondering if anyone else had something similar and if it goes away? I massage it but it feels sort of fatty on top and hard underneath. I also get an indention through my waist when I wear pants. Does this mean it's still swollen?

Asked 40 months ago by hank2401 in gastonia, nc

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Smartlipo bumps usually temporary

One month is not enough time to judge the final results from Smartlipo or any other type of lipo. It takes about 3 months for 90% of the swelling to resolves. Most of it goes away more quickly. The hard areas gradually soften and settle. The fact that your waistband leaves an indentation is another indicator that you are still swollen. Gentle soft tissue massage can also help the areas recover more quickly.

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Yes, it should if it is just swelling from fluid

During the healing process of liposuction, there is frequently swelling of the area from fluid that accumulates and can't easily be cleared until the lymphatics have a chance to regrow. This is probably what is happening in your case. I'd give it about another week or two. If it hasn't gone away or is growing in the meantime, I'd contact your surgeon to be seen. The other causes for this can be infection (if you have any fever or temperature or redness, go there immediately) or a... more