1 month post op Neck Liposuction, there are hard knotty areas, ripples, and lines. Will this resolve itself? (photos)

July 7, 2014
Asked By:DGaj in Houston, TX

I had neck liposuction a month ago. I wore the compression strap and wrap religiously. 2 weeks in, about 30 cc of fluid was drained. A week later, another 15 cc drained. The fluid pocket has gone down but there are hard knotty areas, ripples, and lines. I still wear compression. At this point, it is worse than before I had the procedure and I am embarrassed to go in public. Will this resolve itself? Could the hardness be scar tissue already?

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July 9, 2014

Answer: Lumpiness Post Liposuction of the Neck

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: Lumpiness Post Liposuction of the Neck

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Answer: This hardness after neck liposuction may not be completely reversible.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 9, 2014

Answer: This hardness after neck liposuction may not be completely reversible.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 10, 2014

Answer: 1 month post op Neck Liposuction, there are hard knotty areas, ripples, and lines. Will this resolve itself?

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Answer: 1 month post op Neck Liposuction, there are hard knotty areas, ripples, and lines. Will this resolve itself?

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