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Smartlipo Touchup Lumps 6 Weeks After, Do I Need Another Touchup or is Something Else Wrong? (photo)

asked 5 months ago by 6281anon
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 110 times
Tags: lumps, thick skin, touch up

I had a smartlipo touchup done on my stomach around my bellybutton for a small lump I had from the last time, doctor said it was some fibrosis. It is now 6 weeks later and I have lumps beyond what I went in for with the touch up. I have gone for massages and been massaging the area, but it is still lumpy and when I pinch the skin it feels thick, does it just need more time, or is there something else I can do? Thanks

2 answers to Smartlipo Touchup Lumps 6 Weeks After, Do I Need Another Touchup or is Something Else Wrong? (photo)

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Smartlipo Touchup Lumps 6 Weeks After, Do I Need Another Touchup or is Something Else Wrong? (photo)

Based upon your posted photo and explanation I recommend waiting 6 months to allow softening of the scar fibrosis.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Is the Answer to a Failed SmartLipo Touch Up, ANOTHER Touch Up or Two?

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Peter A. Aldea, MD

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon