It could be: fat necrosis (very firm) seroma (fluid wave) hematoma (doughy) edema (puffy) infection (red/warm/tender) As long as it is not getting progressively larger or associated with the combination of pain/swelling/tenderness/redness/warmth, there are no urgent concerns for treatment.
Visible and hard lump after Liposuction
I just had abdominal Liposuction 10 days ago on my lower abdomen (I had a tummy tuck about one year ago and still had this little pocket of fat) and I have been great. But this morning, I could actually see a visible lump a little larger than a marble. It is hard to touch. I've been good about wearing my compression garment but I was more active the day before this happened. I was going up and down quite a few flights of stairs. Could this have caused it? What do you think it is? I'm a little worried about it and called the doctor today. They want to see me later this week, so I will get it checked out, but I don't want to worry until then. Any advice? Thank you!
3 answers to “Visible and hard lump after Liposuction”
A: Most likely inflammed area due to variety of possiblilities
Definitely get seen by your doctor ASAP. I usually recommend a gentle massage in that area if tolerated, depending on pain level. Did you take Arnica post-operatively? Are you wearing an appropriately fit garment?
A: Seroma after liposuction rare complication.
Hi. You probably have a collection of liquid ( a seroma) after liposuction that needs to be removed with a needle. See your surgeon right away. Otherwise, it's internal scar tissue.
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17 Jun 2009
Ok so what do you do about each of these problems .. especialy number 1 very firm