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Hematoma After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck?

asked 3 years ago by chelspurple26 in carlton
Latest answer by Michael Vincent, MD
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Tags: flanks, inner thighs, massage, swelling

I had Liposuction on inner thighs, flanks, and abdominoplasty . It has been 18 days since my surgery. Last night, my left inner thigh began to hurt. It feels hard in some small areas along with very tender skin. Could this be a hematoma? Will I need to get this drained? Can I massage the area to help with whatever is going on?

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3 answers to Hematoma After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck?

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Firm Areas after Liposuction

First, it would be wise to follow up with your plastic surgeon as soon as you can.  With that being said, some firm areas that may be tender, are fairly common after liposuction.  The inner thighs can be prone to this, particulary after the combination of liposuction and abdominoplasty.  While a hematome and/or infection is possible at 18 days after surgery, they are both fairly uncommon at this point.  While I suspect these areas are just part of the... more
Michael Vincent, MD

Rockville Plastic Surgeon
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Early post op liposuction concerns

The hardness and tenderness you describe could indeed be old hematoma or even infection. And yes, returning to your caregiver is important to have this evaluated, no matter what "it is", at this point. Looking back over your early post op history if you had this one area larger all along, more bruised, as well, then you could have hematoma. Did the right side ever look like the left or have they taken different courses from the beginning. Massage would not be appropriate until... more
H. Steve Byrd, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Hematoma, Seroma or Infection

It could be any of the above or a combination.  This is not common after liposuction so I would go see your plastic surgeon ASAP. Good luck
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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