Hard Areas After Cellulaze? (photo)

I had cellulaze in May. I have these retangle size areas in my top thighs that are hard and uncomfortable. They are about 4x6" and hard. The area is still bruised & slightly tender. My doc said he thought they were edema. But not for sure. Any ideal what they could be and they are not seromas. ???

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Firm areas are usually swelling, seromas are more spongy

One ussaully has to "feel" the diagnosis of seroma. It is a liuid under the skin and is soft and bouncy. It is quite rare these days to get a seroma with the energy levels we use in Cellulaze. If is soft, have your docotr feel it. If it is firm, this is usually swelling on the fat. this should be massaged 2x per day until resolved Thanks, Dr Barry DiBernardo

Hard areas after Cellulaze

Cellulaze is an energy-based treatment that generates heat under the skin. The body reacts to this with a firmness called induration which is part of the healing process. Usually there is a uniform firmness under the treated area that gradually resolves over 3 weeks to 2 months. This is common after laser-assisted liposuction. The Cellulaze procedure is very safe because of the guidelines for energy use and the safety features of the laser itself. The laser will shut off if the... more

Hard area after Cellulaze

Greetings~ It is not unusual to have swelling, bruising, tenderness and even some firm areas after Cellulaze. Continue follow up with your surgeon. You may consider ultrasound, smoothshapes or some type of lymphatic massage to help with swelling and any fluid accumulation but check with your surgeon first. Good luck~ Dr. Grant Stevens

Normal healing after Cellulaze procedure

Thanks for the question michaela. It appears that you have normal healing after the procedure. Since you marked off the areas of a rectangle, this is more than likely the grid that was used for determining how to treat your cellulite effectively. With a seroma you normally feel a slight fluid wave that returns after you push the skin down in the area of concern. Seromas are usually very distinct areas, and are not typically over the whole area of concern. I hope... more

Please check with your doctor if you have complications following Cellulaze treatment.

Be sure to check with the doctor who did the procedure regarding any complicatons you may have after Cellulaze treatment. Firm areas will usually resolve in a few weeks or month.

Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon

www.gatewaylasercenter.com

Hard Areas After Cellulaze?

Very hard to see the areas in the posted photos. Could be swelling or even small seromas. Are you receiving lymphatic massages or external ultrasound therapy?? Best to have frequent follow ups.