It Feels Like I Have Liquid and and Hard Chunks That Pop if I Press on Them Under Skin After Lipo?

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I am exactly 8 weeks post op and if feels like I have thick fluid and small bubbles or chunks under my skin on my tummy. My doctor says to massage them and that will help them dissolve but I am scared now. I can pop the bubbles or chinks and then the next morning it feels like they are there again. I am scared and don't know what to do. Please help!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Swelling can figure prominently into liposuction after a few weeks.  The results are typically observed immediately following surgery, and then there is a period of swelling that can persist for 3 to 6 months and sometimes longer.  The key factor in this is to assure that there is only swelling and not a fluid collection that must be drained.  Only a physical exam will be able to sort these issues out.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

By 8 weeks certainly there could be firmness but liquid is a bit unusual at this time. It could be a seroma.  Best to follow with your surgeon.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

There is really nothing bad that can be happening. Every liposuction  patient will develop areas of unevenness  and possibly fluid collections under the skin.  Also areas of firmness or induration are not uncommon. Continue with the light massage, wear your garment as directed and I am sure you will be fine.

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