How does the fat necrosis go away? Does this develop cancer later on in life?

Fat necrosis is usually usually presents as a nodule that is painful.  These lesions often self resolve.  Resistant nodules can be treated by injecting steroid solutions into the nodule or even excisional removal.  Although rare, these nodules can calcify and become permanent.   Thankfully, there is no long term issue with these lesions.  Follow up with your surgeon to be evaluated for possible treatment.

Hi, Thank you for your question. I would advise that you call your plastic surgeon and set up a time to follow up with him or her. It is hard to tell what is really going on without seeing you in person.

Thanks for your inquiry, but without an exam it is hard to advise.  I suggest you discuss your concern the surgeon who performed the liposuction.

keep close touch with your plastic surgeon and dont worry about cancer developing in an area of fat nexrosis. Id an ultrasonic decice was used, there is often more burning postop. A drug such as Lyrica can help and you may want to ask your doctor about it. Stay positive!

Please go back to your Plastic Surgeon to be evaluated.  Liposuction is a very safe procedure which although can have complications they typically are limited to prolonged swelling and bruising when performed by a qualified provider.

Five necrosis usually goes away partially by itself.

It can leave some hard scar tissue long-term.

It does not lead to cancer or any serious medical complications.

I suggest you bring this up with your treating plastic surgeon who can best help explain what it is, what caused it and what can be done for it.

There are generally no successful treatment other than waiting, sometimes fat necrosis can be directly excised surgically but this is usually not needed.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom M.D.