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Lumps a Year After Lipodissolve

kktoppApr 23, 2009
I had about 4 Lipodissolve treatments a year ago and the lumps never went away. I also seem to be getting bigger bulges where treatment was done, especially my abdomen. Is there some way to get rid of this? I'm kind of scared and wish I had never had it done.

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Anshul Gambhir, MD

Hi, thank you for your question! Typically lipodissolve swelling will last 5 days but you may have residual swelling in the area for up to 10 days. Swelling in the area of injection is normal. I would recommend following up with your provider.

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Hi, thank you for your question! I do not recommend receiving lipo dissolve while pregnant. There is not enough research done to show that it is safe. Any injections during pregnancy may have a risk of affecting the child. I would recommend waiting until you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.

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