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1 Month Post-Lipo - Lumpy Inner Thighs. Normal?

asked 1 year ago by TIL85 in Hartford, CT
Latest answer by Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Question viewed 1,028 times
Tags: inner thighs, lumps, normal

I had liposuction a month ago on multiple areas of my legs, and everything looks good except for my inner thighs. They look lumpy and uneven. I wear my compression garment and still feel like it wont go away. My doctor said he might have to do some revision. is this normal?

8 answers to 1 Month Post-Lipo - Lumpy Inner Thighs. Normal?

Liposuction lumpiness

At only one month post-liposuction, this all might be swelling. Sometimes you have to have revision of the area if the area was not adequately treated.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lumpy inner thighs one month post liposuction

It is way to early to be considering a revision. It normally takes four months to get the final result. With that being said, you and your surgeon should keep an eye on the mid medial thigh region bilaterally.

Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Post-liposuction irregularities: what to do

At one month, you still have considerable swelling. It would be premature to consider any revisionary surgery. As you increase your activity, you may want to consider both home massage and lymphatic massage to help "smooth" any irregularities. We often wait a full six months before even considering any revisions as it may take that long for the swelling to completely resolve.

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Inner thigh lumpiness after liposuction

At one month it is not a fair evaluation because of swelling. You should maintain wearing the compression garment and wait a few more months. As the inner thigh is more apt to develop irregular contour and sagging after liposuction than other body sites, it may be that you will desire a revision. Sometimes fat injections are used for indentations and small liposuction on residual fatty areas can be done. Aggressive liposuction should not be attempted in this area to revise it as it can... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Lumpy bumpy inner thigh liposuction treated area

It sounds as if your surgeon is being honest and I would respect that. It is quite common to be more swollen, irregular and lumpy at 1 month than it is at 3-6 months so give it time to soften before contemplating surgery.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Lumps after Liposuction

Temporary lumps and unevenness after liposuction can be part of a "normal" recover. We often encourage our patients to message the areas of firmness or lumps several times per day for up to 6-8 weeks. Often these areas resolve. However, the uneven look of the inner thigh may be due to skin excess. You are best served by routine follow up with your surgeon at about the 6 month point. He/she should then be able to evaluate the result and need for possible... more

Delio Ortegon, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

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Thigh lumps after liposuction

At 1 month after liposuction, this may be normal. Check with your surgeon if you should continue with compression, massage keep waiting. If you do need a revision, you surgeon will most likely want to wait about 6 months to allow for the tissue to soften. Revisions like this are common and can sometimes be done in the office.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness After Liposcution of Inner Thighs

Did you had cellulite or irregularity in your inner thighs before surgery? If you did, it is very difficult to completely correct them. Having said that, at one month if it too early to judge the final result. I always recommend waiting at least 3-6 months (depending on the progress of the patient) before making a final recommendation. Be patient!

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

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