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2 Weeks Post-Op Male Pubic Lipo - Lumps, Swelling, Erection Problems

asked 1 year ago by Sydney4704 in Sydney, 02
Latest answer by Alan Engler, MD
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Tags: male, lumps, penis, pubic, swelling

I've spoken to my surgeon over the phone and will see him in person over the weekend with my concerns. I wanted some additional opinions. After 2 weeks are the following symptoms any reason for concern? Will things return to normal or have I made a terrible mistkae by having this procedure? 1. Lumpy and sometimes painful swelling all along the penile shaft. Erects occur but are now painful. 2. Large, hard and uncomfortable swellings in the pubic area above the genitals.

1 answer to 2 Weeks Post-Op Male Pubic Lipo - Lumps, Swelling, Erection Problems

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Liposuction of the Pubic Region - Swelling, Bruising, Problems with Erections, Lumpy

Hi Sydney4704 in Sydney, 02, You're doing the right thing by seeing your PS. That being said, this is an extraordinarily sensitive area from every standpoint. To start with, there is more fibrous tissue there than in other areas that typically get liposuction, so it takes a little more work to reduce the bulk and there is, accordingly, more swelling. Also, there's more blood flow, which means more bleeding, bruising, and swelling. So, in that sense, it's... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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