Will my hard lump go away after liposuction?

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Hello, I had liposuction done on my stomach, flanks, and back on December 9. Since post-op day 1, I noticed that One side of my waist was lumpier than the other. Nurse told me it was just swelling. I have been wearing a compression garment. The uneven side has recovered quite a bit. I am still worried though because the lump on my waist is very hard. I have been massaging it around 30 minutes a day, and I already started exercising. My garment indents into the uneven area. How can I fix this?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your Doctor to evaluate the lump to make sure it's not a seroma. There will be some swelling, which can be asymmetrical, and will last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

There are a few things that can cause these symptoms including seroma, fat necrosis, fat left behind and not liposuctioned during the procedure. I suggest you see your surgeon for a diagnosis and ask them to consider getting an ultrasound if the area is quite large. Get a diagnosis and then a treatment plane. In the meantime, continue to wear your compression garment and consider lymphatic massages.Warmest regards, Dr. ALDO

Scott Loessin, MD · Answer

You are not going to get your optimal result for 12-18 months following any liposuction procedure.  Compression and massage for the first six weeks help these areas.  Asymmetry, lumps and bumps are completely normal and should not cause any concern.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I can ONLY speak for my practice. External ultrasound treatments or ThermiSmooth 250 RF sessions help, but these have a fee associated with them! After 3 months healing, I might try local anesthesia to area and syringe lipo or KyBella off label injections. BUT must seek ONLY in person opinions. Or return to see ONLY the surgeon....

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