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Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift)

asked 1 year ago by Milton1381 in Milton, FL
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 632 times
Tags: neck, dissolve, lumps

Will Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift) Ever Dissolve? I Am 5 Months Postop.

5 answers to Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift)

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Lumps in neck

If you had a neck lift and liposuction as well, it may take some more time to resolve.  If it does not, you may need your surgeon to perform a revision.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps after Liposuction

Lumps that appear after Liposuction should improve with time.  I would recommend giving it a little more time to get better on its own but if not a touch up from your surgeon may be needed. 
Robert N. Young, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon
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Lumpy neck after liposuction

There are many potentially different explanations for the lumps you are describing. They could be due to blood, fat, scar tissue, etc. At five months you should have a general impression if they have improved over the preceding month. If they are improving , it is likely that you will continue to experinence ongoing softening and diminution in the "lumpiness". If, however, they have been relativley stable,it is unlikely that you will see significant resolution. Scar massage,... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps after neck lift

Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift) Will Lumps After Liposuction (During Neck Lift) Ever Dissolve? I Am 5 Months Postop   At 5 months time most of the swelling should be gone.  Things may still change and improve in the comings months, it really depends on how big of lumps you are talking about.  I would consult again with your plastic surgeon to see what he or she says. Good luck.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Lumps after neck lift and liposuction

At five months, it is doubtful that any lumps will completely go away but they may improve slowly over a few more months. See your surgeon to evaluate a secondary procedure being done to improve your condition.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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