1 Month Post-Lipo - Lumpy Inner Thighs. Normal?

Question

I had liposuction a month ago on multiple areas of my legs, and everything looks good except for my inner thighs. They look lumpy and uneven. I wear my compression garment and still feel like it wont go away. My doctor said he might have to do some revision. is this normal?

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

At one month it is not a fair evaluation because of swelling. You should maintain wearing the compression garment and wait a few more months. As the inner thigh is more apt to develop irregular contour and sagging after liposuction than other body sites, it may be that you will desire a revision. Sometimes fat injections are used for indentations and small liposuction on residual fatty areas can be done. Aggressive liposuction should not be attempted in this area to revise it as it can make it worse.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

It sounds as if your surgeon is being honest and I would respect that. It is quite common to be more swollen, irregular and lumpy at 1 month than it is at 3-6 months so give it time to soften before contemplating surgery.

Morgan E. Norris, III, MD, FACS · Answer

The swelling after liposuction can be visible for months so
one month is not enough time to see your final result.  Your final result will be visible in 6 months
to a year.  Wearing your compression
garment 24 hours a day for 6 weeks will help diminish the swelling, help the
skin retract, and help any “lumpiness” smooth out.  Eventually if you are unhappy with your
results it would be possible to perform the liposuction again but that is best
decided by you and your plastic surgeon.  My advice is to be patient and keep doing what you’re doing.Be well and good luck!@norrisplastic

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD · Answer

Did you had cellulite or irregularity in your inner thighs before surgery? If you did, it is very difficult to completely correct them.

	Having said that, at one month if it too early to judge the final result. I always recommend waiting at least 3-6 months (depending on the progress of the patient) before making a final recommendation.

	Be patient!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At only one month post-liposuction, this all might be swelling. Sometimes you have to have revision of the area if the area was not adequately treated.

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