Is It Common to Have Blisters After Tumescent Lipo?

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i had tumescent lipo 4 days ago.I had blister on my upper and lower adb.that same day. is that normal?

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are some heat involved during the melting  of the fat and sometimes a blister can form.  I would apply some Neosporin if no allergies to it or some petroleum jelly like Aquaphor. I hope this helps.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your question.  Blisters 4 days after liposuction may be caused by an allergic reaction to the dressing, tape or even the prep.  Laser lipo or vasor can cause small burns that can blister.  Cleanse and apply triple antibiotic ointment and see your surgeon today.  Best wishes.

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

If you had tumescent liposuction without laser, the most common cause of blister is a tape reaction or pressure on the skin, possibly from the pressure garment or foam compression. If you have blister from those causes, they should heal within a few weeks.  Blisters caused by laser liposuction are much deeper, take longer to heal and usually leave a scar.

William P. Coleman III, MD · Answer

Blisters after liposuction are rare and usually caused by reactions to tape. A persistent blister could be a sign of infection. Presumably your surgeon is seeing you regularly post op and can diagnose the problem,

Is It Common to Have Blisters After Tumescent Lipo?

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Answer: Blisters after liposuction are rare and usually caused by reactions to tape.

Answer: Blisters after liposuction are rare and usually caused by reactions to tape.

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Is It Common to Have Blisters After Tumescent Lipo?

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Answer: Blisters after liposuction are rare and usually caused by reactions to tape.

Answer: Blisters after liposuction are rare and usually caused by reactions to tape.

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