Burning sensation on scar tissue after Smart Lipo. Is this normal? (Photo)

Question

I got smart lipo down 7 weeks ago. I wore my compression garment 24/7 for about 5 weeks and on and off for another week and now I’m not wearing it at all. I’m noticing a large lumpy area on my upper abdomen. For the past 3 mornings I’ve woken up with an intense feeling of burning in that area. I’m still receiving a massage once a week with cavitation but I only see and feel the scar tissue getting worse. Can this scar tissue stay permanently? And is this burning normal?

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

Without an exam it is impossible to give you the right information.  See your doc and go from there! good luck

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

See your surgeon. There is no way to evaluate a painful lump without a physical exam. It might be fluid, trapped blood, inflammation, but there's no other way to tell.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Impossible to address this postop issue without seeing you in person. Seek paid second opinions from only boarded PSs in your area. I have a feeling you had some internal burning or other issues but can not tell over RS internet.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

you can just do your own self massage for a few minutes each day. I am fairly certain that the burning will settle down in a few days or maybe a few weeks. Remember, you continue to improve for 6 months after Smartlipo. Areas that initially appear uneven, will usually smooth out over the 6 months.david berman md

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Burning sensation on scar tissue after Smart Lipo. Is this normal? (Photo)

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