I had fat injection into my penis for increasing it's girth. The operation was six weeks ago, now I have many smaller and bigger firm nodules under my skin. Is there any way/method to eliminate them? Would they reabsorb by time? If yes, how much time, or is it a way to speed up the absorption? I just feel really bad.
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July 9, 2010
Answer: Fat nodules from fat injections of the genitalia
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Plastic surgeons differentiate LOCALIZED fat deposits from GENERALIZED fat deposits which are seen in obesity. While localized pockets of fat usually respond favorably to liposuction the generalized distribution of fat seen in obesity is not amenable for liposuction correction.
Fat transfer is a great operation and one we anticipate will have some swelling for several weeks. This is on its own, but you had a simultaneous rhinoplasty which can result in swelling as well. Thus, you had a combination of surgeries that can cause the lip movement to be restricted and l...
Without a picture, it's hard to say whether fat transfer would be the solution you are looking for. You have to have enough fat to make up for the difference in volume, and you have to be prepared for the possibility of needing multiple sessions to get the desired result. Only a certain amount...