When can I expect my tight & hard muscles to relax after abdomen & flank laser liposuction?

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I am one week out from my abdomen & flanks laser liposuction procedure. The results look great but I noticed that on my left side there is a super hard muscle which does not match my right side. It seems odd...should massage the muscle to relax it? Is this normal? When should I see both sides of my abdomen match.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest speaking to your physician if you are concerned.  But you do have to wait 3-6 months to see the ultimate results.  At this point early on, massage, ultrasound, and radiofrequency treatments help such as velashape or venus legacy.  I also prescribe diruetics to my patients to help with swelling.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The fat often turns firm for a few weeks to sometimes a few months after liposuction.My guess is it's your fat feeling firm and not your muscles.It's also quite common for things to look a little uneven early on.Best thing to do is to follow up with your plastic surgeon and be patient and wait for your final results.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not unusual to have significant bruising and/or swelling following a liposuction.  It may take 3 to 6 weeks or more for everything to settle.  Wearing your compression garment and massage can help speed the process.  Check with your surgeon, if you are truly having a muscle spasm a muscle relaxant can also help.  Best wishes.

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