How effective are post-Liposuction touch-ups?

I had liposuction 6 months ago and up with a few contour irregularities. They look like mogul-type lumps, not dimply like cellulite. My plastic surgeon said he could do a touch-up with a cannula that resembles a cheese grater, but not remove any more fat.

He said this would help smooth the lumps. But he also mentioned that one complication of using this instrument could be damage to the blood supply to the overlying skin. He hasn't seen this personally, but it does worry me. Is this a good procedure to smooth out lumps, and are the risks to the skin worth it?

2 answers to “How effective are post-Liposuction...”

A: It is important to know whether the bumps are excess fat or post-liposuction scars

Reza  Nabavian, MD

 The bumps you are referring to could be either scar tissue that has formed after liposuction.  If that is the case, time and massage should provide some improvement. A persistently hard scar may respond to corticosteroid injection, however, this injection can have its own set of complications such... more

A: Post liposuction touch ups

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I am very impressed with your understanding of the subject. You have a much better understanding of the risks than most. You are correct in being concerned. You are approximately 7 months out and it is possible you will see some improvements but not likely complete resolution. It comes down to how much it... more

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