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6 Months Post Op Lipo on Flank Area, Still Tenderness and Discoloration, Normal? (photo)

I had tumescent lipo on my flank area 6 months ago. I have one lump (scar tissue?) and divet around my iliac crest that the doctor has recommended treating with mesotherapy but overall have tenderness and discoloration on both sides. Is this normal? It feels like the tissue is really tight and hurts to stretch when I workout.

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by stella77 in seattle
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Tenderness and Discoloration Six Months After Lipo

Hello Stella, Thanks for bringing up this question and posting the pic. Possible conditions are: -Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Since it seems you had the procedure done during the summer, it may be excessive pigment caused by the combination of sun and healing tissues. You can see this kind of similar discoloration if a dark skinned person gets a zit in the summer and there is a dark spot after the acne spot is gone. The best treatment would be to avoid all tanning... more

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