What Can Be Done About Liposuction Lumps?

I had Liposuction on my abdomen, flanks, and inner knees. I am 11 days post-op. I have developed some lumping. I did it because diet and exercise didn't work for me. A great deal of the swelling has gone down, about 50%. What can I do about the lumps, if anything? Thanks in advance for your answers!

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by mzthick in Winter Park FL

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Lumping After Lipo

Lumping in areas after liposuction is not only normal, but it is expected. What is happening is a lot of the fat cells that were injured, knocked off their moorings, and are just floating around have aggregated (clumped together) and are being held together by some blood and serum which have not been absorbed yet. At this point or perhaps a few days earlier, in my practice, we would begin external ultrasound (the kind physical therapist use for sore muscles). This converts... more

Lumps soon after surgery is usually due to swelling

It seems as though you have developed some swelling following your procedure. This is quite normal, especially in the flanks. Lympatic massage or deep tissue massage should greatly help you. You would be best advised to discuss your concerns with your surgeon as they can best guide you.

Massage or pre-tunneling

If lumps are discovered in the early post operative period, lymphatic massage could help to make them go away. Pre-tunneling with small cannulas could also help to make lumps disappear. Best of luck!