I should I still have lumps 4 months after Smart Lipo?

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I had SmartLipo on the upper and lower abs, flanks and my upper and lower back. I still am lumpy on my stomach 4mo later. Is that normal?

A. David Rahimi, MD · Answer

Dear patient, Edema, swelling and deep bruising can take up to 6 months to resolve. Having said that your doctor can examine you and determine if the lumpiness is because of remaining fat pockets that did not respond or skin that is still shrinking or even the rare accumulation of fluid (seroma). I would recommend that you discuss this with your surgeon and consider lymphatic drainage, gentle Ultrasound and massage, over even a short course of anti-inflammatory medication such as Prednisone to help the healing process.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Everyone responds to Smart Lipo differently- some can take 6-12 months for temporary lumps to go away.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended during this time for instructions.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Some lumps take up to six months or even longer to resolve after lipo. If you still have issues at that time, see your surgeon for a re-evaluation.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Liposuction shouldnt have lumps or bumps and you should be doing RF treatments and cellutone to limit compolications.  It sounds like you may need a revision procedure.  Please see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

Without pictures it is hard to know what your definition of "lumpy" is, it could be pockets of fluid that remain trapped, and could be amenable to lymphatic massages or possibly other modalities.  It could be scar tissue that would be harder to treat with non invasive or it could pockets of fat that were left.  Having said that, it takes about about 8-9 months to reach the final end point.

I should I still have lumps 4 months after Smart Lipo?

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Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone

Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone

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I should I still have lumps 4 months after Smart Lipo?

Answers (9)

Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone

Answer: Post Liposuction Swelling -- Lymphatic Massage, Hyperbaric Oxygen, Radiofrequency (Venus Legacy, Exilis, Vanquish), Cellutone

Answer: Pictures

Answer: Pictures

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