How long does it take to heal after laser Lipo?

For most patients, swelling will be reduced by about 70% during the 1st month, 90% by the 3rd month, and usually swelling has resolved by the 6th month. Your doctor made some little opening holes to perform the LaserLipo and It can make a difference whether the doctor left the little holes open which allows more of the swelling to exit the body in the 1st 1-2 days prior to the treatment or the holes could have been closed which means the swelling reduction will occur internally and can take longer to resolve.  Sometimes the skin is still tightening (I have seen this take up to a year) and can be mistaken for residual fat and sometimes there still can be small areas of residual fat still present. I would strongly suggest returning to your treating doctor for recheck photos and to be assessed for what is causing the area of concern. Sometimes it is necessary to combine treatments to get the best results. The good news is that there are treatment methods such as CoolSculpting which can treat any residual fat pockets if present, as well as skin tightening methods if that is the problem, so you can achieve a smooth abdomen. Best wishes, Mary Beth Mudd

Hi and welcome to our forum!
There are various possible causes of residual lumpiness following liposuction. As you are 7 months out, there may still be residual swelling (which can last up to a year). There could be residual localized pockets of fat. An uneven surface can be caused by oversuctioning. There could be lax skin.
If it is due to swelling, many individuals will respond to non-surgical ultrasound, radiofrequency energy treatments, and lymphatic massage.
If due to residual pockets of fat, a secondary procedure may be required after one year.
Express your concerns to your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes...