Huge Protruding Lumps After Ab Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by Ghia07 in Quezon City, F2
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: abdomen, lumps, protruding

It has been six months since my ab liposuction and there are two huge hard lumps portruding in my abs. Around 5" by 3" each. One is at the center of my abs just below my cleavage area and the other one is at the center of the lower abdomen? I tried massaging it but it's not getting any softer and there is a mild pain in the area everytime I massage this. What could this be? And how can this be removed?

8 answers to Huge Protruding Lumps After Ab Liposuction

Swollen areas could be from several things....

Without an exam and history it is very difficult to tell you what could be causing these large areas that remain tender. Without more information they could easily represent: 1) Areas of fat not treated 2) Fluid collections or seromas 3) Old blood that was not absorbed. 4) Irregularities in your abdominal wall... more

Evan Sorokin, MD
Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon

Localized hard lumps after abdominal liposuction

Huge localized protruding lumps after abdominal liposuction are suspicious for hematoma or seroma. I would discuss with your surgeon for possble aspiration.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Unusual Results

What you are describing is very unusual. Have your surgeon examine you for: possibility of fat necrosis (deteriorated scarred fat), calcified hematoma (calcified, scarred blood collection), undetected hernias.

Ivan Thomas, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Hard lumps after liposuction

Have your surgeon evaluate why the lumps are hard and tender. Residual fat that needs more liposuction should be non-tender and soft. Make sure there is no resolving inflammation that needs to be addressed or a hematoma (blood collection) that is forming collagen as it heals, or other fat tissue chronic inflammation.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Huge Portruding Lumps After Ab Liposuction

Get other in person opinions asap! You need a revision or drainage of these areas. A photo would be helpful. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl; J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tender hard areas 6 months after Tummy Liposuction

Regarding: "Huge Portruding Lumps After Ab Liposuction It has been six months since my ab liposuction and there are two huge hard lumps portruding in my abs. Around 5" by 3" each. One is at the center of my abs just below my cleavage area and the other one is at the center of the lower abdomen? I tried massaging it but it's not getting any softer and there is a mild pain in the area everytime I massage this. What could this be? And how can this be removed?" Your... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Post Lipo Lumps on Tummy Area...

You should go back to your operating surgeon for an examination and an explanation. Hard lumps that are painful should be checked out. They may be areas of tissues that are still healing, fluid collections, fat necrosis, seromas, hematomas, etc. Doctors trying to answer your question without examining you are at a great disadvantage, and so you need to go back to your surgeon.