Bumps, Lumps and Roping After Smart Lipo: Is This Normal?

Although you're 6 weeks out from
your SmartLipo procedure, it's still far too soon to assume you'll need a
revisionary treatment or that your results are permanent. Lumpiness is a normal
part of the healing process after liposuction and may take up to 12 weeks to
resolve completely. See the surgeon who performed your SmartLipo to learn more
about what you can expect and what you can do to facilitate the best possible
outcome. Good luck!

Thank you for submitting your question. I am sorry you are feeling disappointed with your surgery. Swelling after liposuction will last for many weeks after surgery. Hard lumpy areas are common in the first several weeks after lipo but rest assurred they will dissapate in 6-12 weeks. Final results take 6-12 months. Continue to use your contour garment, massage the hard areas , external ultrasound and lymphatic massage will help to decrease swelling. I would not recommend massaging the arms to the point it is bruised; this is causing more trauma and swelling. to the area  Discuss your concerns with your Plastic surgeon.

Active massage will help the areas noted as the lymphatic system improves with time.  I would continue massage and continue to have your surgeon monitor the results. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

All types of liposuction can potentially have risks and complications. Laser liposuction might carry higher risk and rate for complications by causing burns, areas of dents, and Hyperpigmentation. massage and time will hopefully help to improve the outcome, but at times it might be necessary to have fat grafting and revision liposuction.

Arms can be a problem area, but I have had very good results with Smartlipo in this area.  Some swelling after 6 weeks is normal.  It will look like "lumps and bumps".  Usually your surgeon can tell if the amount you have is within normal limits.  It is too early to judge the final result at 6 weeks.  How much swelling you have depends on how much was done and how you heal.  Soft tissue massage can be useful to help dissipate the lumps.  I can't tell without an exam, or at least a photo, to what degree you have lumps and if they are likely to go away.  One thing for certain, they should continue to improve as the tissue softens and heals fully.