Hey! I got surgery 2.5 years ago and have developed these hard lumps on both sides of my hips. I have reached out to my surgery center and my surgeon no longer practices there so they won't help me. He is no longer practicing surgery at all so I can't get any help from him whatsoever. I've reached out to three separate surgery centers here and have submitted additional photos but never received a response. I would like any help or referrals to get this problem rectified. I am willing to travel.
January 2, 2024
Answer: Balls of fat necrosis Dear cocowoods122, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. You can search for plastic surgeons close to you and get an examination. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 2, 2024
Answer: Balls of fat necrosis Dear cocowoods122, I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. You can search for plastic surgeons close to you and get an examination. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 4, 2024
Answer: Likely Fat necrosis Hi, thank you for your question. I’m sorry that you’ve had trouble getting a hold of your previous surgeon. From the sounds of your story it’s most likely fat necrosis. The treatment of this varies, but the most conservative treatment is to try some needling to break up the firm area. Another option is to fat graft around the area to camouflage it. The third option and the most drastic is to remove the fat necrosis, which will leave a depression, requiring additional fat grafting in the future. Grafting should not be done at the time of removal. Hope this helps. Best -
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January 4, 2024
Answer: Likely Fat necrosis Hi, thank you for your question. I’m sorry that you’ve had trouble getting a hold of your previous surgeon. From the sounds of your story it’s most likely fat necrosis. The treatment of this varies, but the most conservative treatment is to try some needling to break up the firm area. Another option is to fat graft around the area to camouflage it. The third option and the most drastic is to remove the fat necrosis, which will leave a depression, requiring additional fat grafting in the future. Grafting should not be done at the time of removal. Hope this helps. Best -
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