Visible scar tissue hard lump after inner thigh lipo 2 months ago? (Photos)

Question

I got inner thigh lipo with body-tite 8wks ago, but still have wave-looking bruises (with no pain) on both thighs and my left thigh also developed this Quarter-size burn scar looking hard lump. Summer is around the corner and I can’t imagine wearing shorts or bikini with these horrible marks on my thighs! Can someone explain if they will ever go away or something I can do to improve the condition?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. I am sorry for your post op difficulties. At 4 weeks post op you are still early in your recovery process. It can take up to 3-6 months to see your final results. Keep following up with your surgeon to rule out any fluid collection.

Ravi Somayazula, DO · Answer

Massaging the area in a circular fashion 5 minutes per day twice a day for 6 weeks will begin to improve these hard areas.Regards,
  
Dr. Ravi Somayazula
  
Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery- American Board of Medical Specialties
  
Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)- Subcommittee Task Force on Patient Safety
  
Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
  
Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Harris County Medical Society

Barry E. DiBernardo, MD · Answer

RF energy under the skin is a very powerful tightener. This energy can sometimes build up in the fat tissue to cause a firmness. If this occurs, keep massaging the areas 2x per day for a while. If they persisit, your doctor may inject it with a steroid as well. They often slowly dissapate with this regimen

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