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Solutions for Persistent Hardness After Vaser and Smart Lipo?

I had SmartLipo & VaserLipo on my abdomen & flanks 10 days ago. My surgeon said about 8 lbs fat, 11 lbs total with fluids was removed. Day 5 I developed extreme hardness in my abs. I used a heat massager, took antibiotics for chills & pharmaceutical Echinacea & Goldenseal. I immediately saw 50% reduction of the hard swollen tissue. Since then, it's about the same.

I'm still using the heat massager 3 hours per day. I'm feeling great but SCARED this hardness will never go away.

What can I do to reduce the hardness?? Do I need an ultrasound?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by sillybobcirclepants in Misosuri

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Early Liposuction Firmness Common

First of all it is common to have areas of firmness in the first 2-3 weeks following surgery. Your surgeon can tell you if there are any concerns and I trust you are having regular visits with him/her. Massage can help manage firm lumps and bumps following Vaser, Smart Lipo, and tradtional liposuction. I don't think the any heat is needed and may make make matters worse as well as "over manipulation/massage" especially in the first several days. Therapeutic or... more

Firmness after liposuction

Firmness after liposuction is most likely due to swelling. It sounds like you may need lymphatic massage or ultrasound treatments to soften it up. As well, it may just improve on its own. Definitely check with your doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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