1 year post-op- Had Liposuction and skin extraction and was left with hard lump/bulge.Any idea what this could be?

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I had liposuction and skin extraction a year ago and I am left with this hard lump in my lower belly. It is more prominent when I stand, but when I sit down I am not able to feel it. I only feel the hard lump when I am standing and when sitting I don’t feel it at all. Any idea what this could be? I am really concerned and afraid it could be something serious! Could something have gone wrong? Pls help!

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi.From given information it is difficult to tell exact diagnosis.It may be  due to fat necrosis or seroma or muscle weakness.In my opinion best is to consult a board certified plastic surgeon to diagnose and treat it at the earliest.Thanks for posting your query.All the best.

Rishi Jindal, MD · Answer

Hi Graceful, it sounds like an area of fat necrosis or scar tissue, but it could be a weakness in the muscles if you had an abdominoplasty/diastasis repair as well. The best answer will be from getting examined by a board-certified plastic surgeon asap, especially if it’s painful. Good luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Graceful789355,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You need to do a virtual consultation with a high definition liposuction revision specialist so that your lump can be diagnosed. It could be residual fat, a seroma, or a pseudocapsule that forms around the seroma.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

We really can’t make any kind of accurate assessment based on the information given.

I suggest you follow up with the surgeon who did your liposuction.

I don’t know what skin extraction means.

If you don’t have axis to the surgeon who did your liposuction then schedule in person second opinion consultations with other local board certified plastic surgeons.
Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

1 year post-op- Had Liposuction and skin extraction and was left with hard lump/bulge.Any idea what this could be?

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1 year post-op- Had Liposuction and skin extraction and was left with hard lump/bulge.Any idea what this could be?

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Answer: Lump in lower belly

Answer: Lump in lower belly

Answer: Posting on realself

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