Lumpy and Bumpy 2 Months After Neck Lift-liposuction, is this Common? (photo)

In January 2012 I had a lower face lift, neck lift and liposuction under my chin. The liposuction resulted in lumps and wrinkles. PS said this was result of bleeding and keloid scar tissue. Injected a steroid shot that has helped reduce the bumpiness, but now I'm seeing sunken areas that are unsightly as well . I'm really disappointed with the results and not sure I believe this resulted from bleeding. Is this a common thing to happen and can it be corrected? Thank you.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Granbury grammy in Granbury, TX

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Lumps after Necklift - Due to Hematoma

Bleeding is one of the risks associated with any face and neck lift. A hematoma will prolong the recovery and may result in some lumpy/ bumpy contour. This usually improves with proper care but may not totally resolve. I would stay in close contact with your facelift surgeon as only he will know what he has done during the surgery.

Lumpy neck after liposuction

Post op hematoma (bleeding) if not properly evacuated and treated can cause lumpy and bumpy contour of your skin after healing. This will require serial cortisone injection and time. Some touch up surgery may also be needed later. Get a second opinion with hands on exam.

Andrew Pichler, MD

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Lumps after surgery

It is possible that a post-operative hematoma can result in delayed healing and tissue contour problems that can take several months to resolve. I'm not sure why he mentioned that you have keloiding althgough I cannot see the pre and post-auricular incisions. Without knowing the specific history it is difficult to determine exactly what was the cause of the lumpiness. Options include steroid injection, compression dressing, and ice. You are only two months our from surgery. I anticipate... more

Todd C. Miller, MD

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Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Lumpy and Bumpy 2 Months After Neck Lift-liposuction, is this Common?

This question is one that really should be directed to the plastic and cosmetic surgeon that did your neck lipo and procedure. None of the plastic and cosmetic surgeons here know what was done during your procedure/surgery.

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Scalicci 3 Nov 2012

Dear Granbury Grammy, It looks like it is getting better after the injections. Try to massage it several times a day. The skin before the injection looked like it might have been holding some fluid. I think it looks much smoother and like it is calming down some. I would try to rub it with a smooth motion whenever you think about it several times a day. I think it will get better.

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