Hardness and Lumps 2 Months After Tumescent Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by Raider337 in Staten Island, NY
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: abdomen, breasts, flanks, female, 2 months post-op, bruising, hard, healing, lumps, seroma, swelling

Its been 2 months since my tumescent liposuction e on my abdomen, breasts and flanks and most of the swelling and lumpiness has subsides except for one single area located by the right flank. The area id still swollen and seems to even be bruised somewhat. It is sore, tender and lumps can be felt underneath the skin. Should I be worried about seroma or will more healing time correct the situation?

4 answers to Hardness and Lumps 2 Months After Tumescent Liposuction

Tender lump two months after liposuction

You should see your surgeon. They should evaluate your lump with an examination. A hematoma is a collection of blood and this can solidify over time and resolve eventually. Hematomas tend to have a higher chance of looking darker than seromas which are clear. Seromas may need to be drained multiple times and treated with compression. Hematomas can be drained if they liquify. There are some treatments for these if your doctor agrees.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Tumescent Lipo

This will heal over time but may take 6-8 months to fully resolve. Try using the Vasershape, Vela Shape or Smoothshape to accelerate the resolution. Thank you for your question.

Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon

Most Hardness and Lumps Gone in a Month

It sounds like most of your areas have healed normally with harness and lumpiness being gone in a month or so. This one area of tenderness and lumpiness could be a collection of clotted blood (hematoma) or lymphatic fluid (seroma). Since it has been two months, your physician should evaluate the area, to see if the lump needs to be drained. If so, don't worry. That could easily be done in the office and have just a small dressing afterwards.

T. Wayne Day, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon