Hardness and Lumps Post Tumescent Lipo in Central Area (Abdomen) is this Normal?s

I am 2 months post lipo of upper/lower abds, flanks, upper/lower back with removal of 2L of fat,weekly massage.1st, my garments gives in the waistline, but appears more loose in upper/lower waistline. In my right flank, experiencing intermittent hardness and pain, usually it tightens overnight while asleep. 2nd, in the front of my abds, due to this variation of compression with my Veronique garment, the swelling is more prominent upper & lower.I'm in med field, no seroma.What can I do?

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Post Liposuction Swelling, Hardness and Lumps

Regarding your complaint of Post Tumescent Liposuction Hardness and Lumps Yes it may be perfectly normal. Here are some answers about its cause and treatment Massage can help manage firm lumps and bumps following liposuction to a varying degree. If the reason for this firm area is because of residual edema (called induration) then it will likely be gone by 6 months. Other causes may be from a localized seroma, liquefied fat pocket, or a fat deposit that did not survive... more

Lumps after liposuction

Two liters is a fair amount of fat to be liposuctioned from your trunk area, and lumps are definitly possible even at two months. If these lumps are hard as you describe, this is most likely swelling yet to be diminished. I don't think a compression garment willl help at two months. Massages may help though. It's just going to take time, so try to be patient. A proper diet, low salt, lots of water intake will help, however. Simple carbohydrates are your enemy and will delay your... more