Lipo-Ex Side Effects- Hard Bump, Red and Tender. (photo)

asked 6 months ago by TX2IN in Valparaiso, IN
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: redness, bump, hard, tender, worried

I have had 3 Lipo-Ex treatments of the abdomen. The first 2 were without pain.side effects. However, the third I had a different technician and felt the procedure was warmer, and rougher. After the 3rd treatment my abs were a little sore, 3 days after the treatment I have noticed a hard bump/lump that is round in the lower part of my stomach just above my c-section scar, now the area is very tender to the touch and the skin is red and warm....is there cause for alarm? HELP!!

9 answers to Lipo-Ex Side Effects- Hard Bump, Red and Tender. (photo)

Lipo-Ex Side Effects- Hard Bump, Red and Tender. (photo)

Appears as a cellulitis in the photo. Seek immediate medical care, like PO antibiotics. If it becomes more swollen, tender you may need a drainage operation. The cause most likely is a break in sterile technique, contaminated creams, wand, both. Or the area being treated was not cleansed correctly. Return to discuss with the doctor or center.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction - EX

You need to talk to your PS...it's hard to say anything absolutely via this forum but this looks like a cellulitis. You probably need antibiotics; possibly just oral but, if severe and/or progressive, you may need parenteral (IV). You also may need to have the area drained surgically (not necessarily such a big procedure) depending on what your course is like. The first step, though, is for you to contact your PS. I hope that this helps, and good luck, Dr. E more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Warmth and redness after a procedure

If you are at all concerned for the potential to have an infection, I sugget you speak with your treating physician and get an evaluation.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lipo-ex with red painful lump

Lipo-ex is a radiofrequency treatment the reduce the fat, though it appears that you have an area of fat necrosis and inflammation, and perhaps an infection. You had best see your surgeon right away to sort things out. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Abdominal Reaction To Lipo-Ex Treatment

Whether this is an inflammatory reaction to fat necrosis or an infection (cellullitis/asbcess) can not be determined based on these photographs alone. If this problem persists more than a few days, I would suggest you get an evaluation from a board-certified plastic surgeon to consider your treatment options.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Radiotherapy for liposuction

The issue is whether this is a topical skin reaction or indication of internal fat necrosis. See your treating physician as soon as possible. If you were not treated by a board certified plastic surgeon, then I highly recommend that you see one now for an evaluation.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Redness and Pain after Lipo Ex

Lipo Ex uses radio frequency to destroy fat. You may be experiencing a reaction & inflammation to the damaged fat cells. However, this may also be a skin infection (cellulitis). You need to contact your treating physician as soon as possible.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Possible infection

The redness may indicate a possible infection and you need to be evaluated by a board-certified ASPS Doctor.

Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Lipo-ex?

Thank you for the question and picture. It is difficult to give you good advice without direct physical examination. However, any area of skin with the signs/symptoms you describe should be evaluated for the presence of infection ( cellulitis). I think you need to be evaluated by a physician ASAP. Best wishes.