Inner thigh pain and sore marble sized lump 6 months after lipo.

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I had liposuction in inner thighs to have it transferred to my butt. Its been 6 months and my inner thighs above the knee about halfway up to my groin is still very sore. Today I noticed & felt a very sore marble sized ball there... is this normal to be 6 months post op ? It really scares me. Its not bruised or swollen anymore. Just painful. Some days are worse than others but it never goes away completely. Its always there. Especially when I touch the area. Also I had regular lipo...

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Are you sure your liposuction was in assisted by a laser or ultrasound. Seldom does conventional negative pressure liposuction create pain for more than a few days. The hard lump could be fat necrosis which is very unusual with conventional liposuction.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Please speak to your treating physician as this is likely something brand new and not due to the surgery.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Lawrence J. Chase, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to have some "lumps" after liposuction but they are usually transient. You may have a segment of fat that has developed a hardening (sometimes referred to as necrosis). It is also possible that a vein could have been injured and as a result you may have a spot of phlebitis or a lymphatic vessel could have developed a lymphocele. Please visit with your doctor and have this evaluated further.

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