Dents and bumps 6 months after liposuction - is this swelling? (photos)

Thank you for your question regarding dents and bumps six months after liposuction and whether it is swelling. Most liposuction results have resolved at 6-8 weeks. It is possible that some swelling can occur at approximately 4-6 months. However, if you're at the six months mark, the results that appear are consistent with the permanent results. If the areas of indentation bother you, you may need further liposuction and fat transfer to correct some of the defects. For areas of indentation or depression, you may consider a fat transfer. Alternatively, you may consider liposuction around the edges down to the indentation level. If levels are too raised, these areas need liposuction. All these should be addressed with your plastic surgeon and carefully marked before surgery. Please seek a plastic surgeon who treats revisions after traditional liposuction.

At six months post-op, the majority of your swelling has resolved and you are seeing permanent results. Youi do have a little residual fat on the right lateral thigh and some minor depressions on your left. I would return to your surgeon with these concerns to see what suggestions he/she has.
Best wishes.
Dr. Taranow

It takes long time, 6-12 months, for result of liposuction to settle and mature. This involves period of lumpness and irregularities, which usually soften and improve in time. Good massage always helps. Once "deformity" matures and does not change, you should consider correction which usually involves combination of selective liposuction and fat grafting. Hope this helps. Good luck.