Tara Reid's Stomach - I Always Hear Lumpiness Gets Better? (photo)

its is very common for the skin to undergo different changes after the liposuction even if it was performed for something as small as a harvest site for fat grafting. give it time. Im not sure exactly what procedure tara reid had gotten but it seems like its too early to say anything about the way your skin is healing.

 

Thank you for submitting your question. Too early in your recovery.
Swelling (lumps and bumps) after liposuction will last for many weeks
after surgery. Final results take 6-12 months. Continue to use your
contour
garment, minimize activities and lymphatic massage help with the
swelling.
Discuss your concerns with your Plastic surgeon.

All liposuctions are lumpy for a few weeks to several months. Once the swelling resolves in about 6 months, the lumps should be gone. However, some people have permanent lumpiness due to multiple reasons. Over resection of fat, loose skin, thin fibrous tissue, and others. Permanent lumpiness can be corrected with excisional surgery.

     Your stomach appears to look good for 6.5 weeks, and I think it will probably only get better.  Swelling can produce odd results early in healing.  I would give it 6 months, and I think you will be pleased.  It is difficult to speculate about the case you mentioned.  There are occasionally poor results after liposuction even in the best of hands.  The worst results I have seen after liposuction have occurred after a patient has multiple large fluid collections that had to be drained multiple times.  I would say that in the vast majority of cases that liposuction is performed by a plastic surgeon who does hundreds each year, the results are very good.  There are always outliers, but you do not appear to be one of those.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for the question! It is rather difficult to fully evaluate your situation without an in-person exam. That being said, small lumps and other contour irregularities are not uncommon after liposuction.  Shortly after surgery, you may see collections of blood (hematomas) or pockets of fat (fat necrosis). Typically, they will resolve in 2-3 weeks along with most bruising. Keep in mind that you may continue to see lumps as a result of swelling. It will take additional 2-3 months to completely subside.  
Although some physicians recommend massaging these lumpy areas, it's effectiveness is not entirely confirmed. I'd suggest that you give it time and let healing process complete naturally. If your swelling persists months after the procedure or you begin to experience increasing discomfort, you should notify your plastic surgeon. 
Remember that an in-person exam with a board-certified plastic surgeon would be the best way to assess your situation and guarantee an individualized medical advice. Best of luck!