Lipo-Ex Side Effects- Hard Bump, Red and Tender. (photo)

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I have had 3 Lipo-Ex treatments of the abdomen. The first 2 were without pain.side effects. However, the third I had a different technician and felt the procedure was warmer, and rougher. After the 3rd treatment my abs were a little sore, 3 days after the treatment I have noticed a hard bump/lump that is round in the lower part of my stomach just above my c-section scar, now the area is very tender to the touch and the skin is red and warm....is there cause for alarm? HELP!!

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

The redness may indicate a possible infection and you need to be evaluated by a board-certified ASPS Doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you are at all concerned for the potential to have an infection, I sugget you speak with your treating physician and get an evaluation.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as a cellulitis in the photo. Seek immediate medical care, like PO antibiotics. If it becomes more swollen, tender you may need a drainage operation. The cause most likely is a break in sterile technique, contaminated creams, wand, both. Or the area being treated was not cleansed correctly. Return to discuss with the doctor or center.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Lipo-ex is a radiofrequency treatment to reduce the fat, though it appears that you have an area of fat necrosis and inflammation, and perhaps an infection. You had best see your surgeon right away to sort things out.
	Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

Whether this is an inflammatory reaction to fat necrosis or an infection (cellullitis/asbcess) can not be determined based on these photographs alone. If this problem persists more than a few days, I would suggest you get an evaluation from a board-certified plastic surgeon to consider your treatment options.

Lipo-Ex Side Effects- Hard Bump, Red and Tender. (photo)

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