Im 4 weeks post op and have a pink hard lump on my right buttock after a bbl. Went to the ER and catscan said i had cellulitis so they gave me antibiotics in my iv and discharched me with oral antibiotics for a week. I only have two days left and it looks the same. I saw a ps two days ago and he said he cant remove any fluids bc its a mass n to just finish me meds. But What happens if the antibiotics dont work? Am i going to need a 2nd surgery?
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Based on the photos that you have provided it does appear more like an infection/abscess. However, an in person exam would be needed. Continue antibiotics and follow up with your plastic surgeon regularly. If you should have any changes to the area contact your surgeon. Best wishes.
In my experience indentations caused by the garment, boards or foam can be permanent. After liposuction the fat beneath the skin becomes mobile and the garment or the foam could push the fat from one direction to the other. Trying to massage these indentations to make them smooth has worked ...
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