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
Thank you for your liposuction question.The photo suggests that you are right about not having a touch-up. Although a face-to-face examination is needed, it looks as though there is too little fat to support the upper inner thigh skin. This is known to be a risk of liposuction in this...
I assume that you have lymphedema -swelling of the lower legs.Liposuction can help this condition -But you cannot have surgery of any kind when on blood thinners.Discuss what you are considering with your hematologist.See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon about the liposuctionBoth doctors should...
In reviewing your pictures, it looks like you have had liposuction. As part of the healing process, the body generates swelling fluid and immature collagen, or scar tissue, in the areas operated upon. This causes tightness and burning. Over time, the swelling will go away and the collagen will...