Should I be concerned about bump at incision site from lipo 20 years ago? (Photos)

Question

I had liposuction on my hips and buttocks about 20 years ago. A couple of years ago I noticed a bump under the skin at one of the incision sites. It’s not painful. Like a little ball under the skin. Should I be concerned?"

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say what may be the cause of the bump since your surgery was so long ago.  I encourage you to have the area evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon or your primary care physician for diagnosis.  It may just be a little area of scar tissue.

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend just following up with your Surgeon and or a Dermatologist just to evaluate it.  Best of luck to you.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear BSpirit,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering treatment, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would let your medical doctor examine this. This is not from liposuction 20 years ago, but could be a small cyst or even a fatty tumor.

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Thank you, BSpirit for your question and photographs.
 Photographic evaluation is incomplete without personal examination to give a most appropriate answer
 However from the photographs, it seems that,
It may be some hypertropic scar and is harmless.If you don't have any cosmetic concern then you don't need any treatment.

However please consult a board-certified plastic surgeon near you and discuss this in detail.
Wish you an alluring look.
Dr Milan Doshi,Mumbai,India

Should I be concerned about bump at incision site from lipo 20 years ago? (Photos)

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Answer: Bump

Answer: Bump

Answer: No treatment if it does not bother you.

Answer: No treatment if it does not bother you.

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Should I be concerned about bump at incision site from lipo 20 years ago? (Photos)

Answers (6)

Answer: Bump

Answer: Bump

Answer: No treatment if it does not bother you.

Answer: No treatment if it does not bother you.

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