6 Weeks Post Lipo Abs, Flanks, Inner Thighs and Back, Was Told I Was Fibrous After my Surgery. What Does That Mean?

asked 6 months ago by Atlanta662
Latest answer by Robert Brueck, MD
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Tags: 6 weeks post-op, bumpy, fibrous, terminology

large knots under the skin 6 weeks after ab, flank lipo. Biggest problem is abs. Bumpy lower ab, when compression garmet is removed. Scars from burns caused by garment rubbing against bruised area took 2 weeks to heel. Still not sure what that was. on my 6 lymphatic massage w/ zerona treatment. I was told I was FIBRUS, WHAT IS THAT? mild improvements. I am still in pain on my sides. As soon as I take off the garment hours later my deformed shape returns. Will take much change in 6 more weeks?

5 answers to 6 Weeks Post Lipo Abs, Flanks, Inner Thighs and Back, Was Told I Was Fibrous After my Surgery. What Does That Mean?

Liposuction over fibrous areas

When your surgeon described certain areas as 'fibrous' he may have meant the some areas, particularly over the back of flank may have more connective tissue. These areas respond less well to liposuction and often do better with ultrasound to adequately remove and contour the fat. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Fibrous Tissue During Liposuction

Your surgeon may be suggesting that the tissue under the skin had more thicker connective tissue than fat. Your final results may take 3 to 6 months so give it some time.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction and postop bumps

In my patients I recommend massage as early as possible and as much is possible. I don't use ultrasound or any other treatment other than the hands-on massage. I find that after surgery the skin is numb and anything that creates heat may burn the patient and this happened to one of my patients withUltrasound after the liposuction and fat injection. In my experience the back and the flank fat is more fibrous than the fat on the front of the stomach. If you have lumps after surgery... more

Wendell Perry, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Pain post lipo

Since you are only 6 weeks out you have a long way to go.Your symptoms are noit uncommon and should,given more time,go away.I think heat and massage will speed up the resolution.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Fibrous tissue in liposuction.

Simply stated, this means that the amount of connective tissue was more apparent than usual. Certain areas of our body have more connections from the under surface of the skin to the muscle fascia. Some of these areas are so rigid we refer to them as "zones of adherence." Passing a liposuction cannula through these areas can be difficult. The "burns" can occur from rubbing of the garment. These usually heal uneventfully with conservative wound care. Overall, it sounds as... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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