The large area you describe in your lower abdomen without seeing you seems to be the swelling settling with gravity. 4000cc is on the high side to be associated with Smart Lipo, but a Lipo of that magnatude would most likely have more swellling Having done the research studies in this, the other reson to have... more
Lumps after SmartLipo MPX related to fat reabsorption?
Five weeks ago, I had SmartLipo with the newer equipment that promotes the best skin tightening (MPX), which I see here is good.
Although my lower abdomen is flat, it has hard lumpy spots. My upper abdomen had a few hard spots and seems to have a "roll" that is still numb, tender and sore.
I was told 1100 ccs were removed, but does any of the fat affected by the laser get reabsorbed by the body or is it all suctioned out? Would this have anything to do with why I have the lumpy spots?
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A: Lumps after Smart Lipo
Lumps and prolonged tenderness are common after Smart Lipo. The lumps are secondary to dead unresorbed fat which forms a ridge of scar tissue. I would recommend use of compression to diminish swelling and modulate the scar. The tenderness is due to the fact that the fat melted includes that fat inside... more
A: Sounds normal: lumps after smart lipo
Yes, the lumps are most likely due to unresorbed destroyed fat. Most of the time, your body will reabsorb this over time and become softer. Discuss this with your surgeon. Some advise various technologies to promote softening of the lumps.
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26 Jul 2009
I had smartlipo mpx 8 days ago on arms, upper lower abs and hips..total of approx. 4 litres removed. I was very sore and bruised..am getting better day by day, however, I have one large lump 9" across by 4" high on my lower abs and one large lump 6" across and 3" high on my upper abs. It feels like a 5 lb. bag of clay ! dense and hard. The top layer of my skin (1/2) is soft and I am not lumpy (nor was I before) I just had a large amount of fat in my tummy area.. He supposedly did some extra skin tightening? (seems to be working), but I am worried about these two lumps. When I stand without garment, I can definitely feel it pulling down. Is this normal and will it be reabsorbed? I have read some lumps and hard areas are normal but soften over time. I however, havent read about HUGE lump like mine.?? Help?? Thank you in advance..