3 weeks post op BBL. I have hard and soft bumps all over my abdomen. Is this normal? (Photo)

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I have these hard and soft bumps and one large hard one on the side of my left breast. Also lately I feel like as if I am more swollen now than I was the first couple weeks after surgery . I did 10 massages and I wear my pressure garment day and night With a garment accessory that is suppose to help "flatten" my back and stomach. Is this normal? If so how long before they should clear?

Jan Hochtritt, BSc, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for this question. At this stage after liposuction it is absolutely normal to experience this kind of swellings. It will take some more weeks to disappear. The final result is really only achieved after 4 to 6 months Have a wonderful rest of the day and greetings from the beautiful island of Jamaica

Patrick W. Hsu, MD, FACS · Answer

The things you describe are rather normal at this stage. Liposuction often results in lumpy/bumpy in the beginning and things begin to smooth out and soften with time. Your results will not be complete for months but the majority of what you describe should be gone in about 8weeks. Your results are looking great. Keep wearing your compression and boards as they will help things continue to progress in the right direction.

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your doubts with us.  After three weeks what you're experiencing is normal.  You can do manual massages every day directly on the hard areas and it should get better. 
Have a great day,  Best of Luck. 
Dr. Derby Sang Caputo, MD. Plastic Surgeon / Dominican Republic

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

It is normal to have lumps and bumps post op. Keep doing self massage daily and also continue professional massages. You can make a difference with massage for ~6 weeks post op, so you still have few weeks to try to get rid of those lumps. Also, see your PS to make sure everything is normal. If they are present after 3 months likely they will be permanent.

Jon Ver Halen, MD, FACS (license suspended) · Answer

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. Based on your description, it is difficult to tell what the bumps are. I suggest that you follow up with your surgeon. Good luck!
Best,
Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS
Harvard educated plastic surgeon
Texas “Top Doc”

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