How long will I have a burning sense in skin? Why did I get bruise patches on my hips and shoulders? (photo)

Thank you for sharing your question.  Once cleared to do so by your surgeon, the best massage is gentle circles in and around the area operated on.  Then place your compression garment in place to help limit swelling.  Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question and for your photos. Based on your photos provided, I do see the area being depressed. You are still swollen as it is very soon after your surgery. The final result can take anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. I would suggest for you to follow up with your surgeon if...

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  At two years out you have reached your long-term results.  Unfortunately it appears that your body has a tendency towards hypertrophic scar formation, leading to the thickened appearance of all areas from the surgery.  Conservative tre...

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Unfortunately without before images to compare  to it is difficult to weigh in on this area of fullness.  Typically based on feel, especially after 8 months, it should be identifiable whether this is residual fat that MAY be improved with a...

Your result will continue to evolve.  It is also likely that you had pre-existing asymmetries.  The chest contour looks excellent at thsi time and will continue to improve.  Dr. G

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  At three months you may not have fully healed from your procedure and assuming no issues with your healing have occurred it likely will just take additional time to fully mature.  If after 6 months nothing has changed, a repeat examination of the t...