Severe Noticable Bumpiness on Thighs 3 Weeks Post-op

asked 1 year ago by Sydney5273 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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Tags: thighs, bumps

I had Liposculpture done 3 weeks ago today,I had inner+outer thigh as well as the knees. I can see a 40% improvement already however I am very concerned as on both my outer thighs I have two very big protruding bumps the size of a $5 note.I know my surgeon did a lot of work in those areas as that is where I carried the majority of fat.However these bumps are very noticable and I have had lymph drainage massage and have now started deep tissue massage almost everyday,is this normal? does it go?

7 answers to Severe Noticable Bumpiness on Thighs 3 Weeks Post-op

Lumps and Bumps after Liposculpture or Liposuction

Swelling and areas of firmness ( i.e. areas of "lumps and bumps") are common in the first several weeks after liposculpture and liposuction First of all, you are still in the immediate postoperative period (first 6 wks) and are expected to be swollen with areas of firmness. This is not your final result so be comforted by this message and relax a bit. Massage can help manage firm lumps and bumps following liposuction or liposculpture. Therapeutic or "lymphatic... more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction Recovery

You are only 3 weeks out of surgery so irregularity is common. I recommend that you communicate with your surgeon so that he/she can keep an eye on your recovery. I recommend that my patients wear compression garments on the areas treated for at least 4 weeks post op and massage is very important. Be patient and keep doing the massage.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Lumps after liposuction may be due to inflammation

Lumps after liposuction may be due to inflammation. These will normally resolve. Those due to the surgery can be improved 3-6 months later.

Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist

Lumps and bumps at 3 weeks post op

Continue to wear your compression garmet and massage the area. These lumps and bumps should subside within the next 3 weeks or so.

Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Liposculpture versus liposuction.

First and formost please be aware that the word LIPOSCULPTURE is a MARKETING term. Liposculpture is LIPOSUCTION. I guess you could say its liposuction carefully done but hopefully all liposuction is carefully done. LIPOSUCTION and LIPOSCULPTURE are 100% exactly the same thing. So lets just say you had plain old liposuction which is what you had. Dont be confused by MARKETING terms. You will better understand... more

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

Lumpy bumpy liposuction 3 weeks later

AT 3 weeks it is quite common to experience swelling and lumps and bumps following liposuction. Generally this will persist for another 3 weeks and thereafter (at 6 weeks), it should begin to subside. Continue your massage treatments.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon