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Is this bad lipo, inflammation, or fibrosis? 10 weeks post Tumescent Liposuction. (photos)

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newme555Feb 12, 2018

I’m 10 weeks postop from tumescent liposuction and have these lumps all over my lower abdomen. Is it possible that this is swelling or does it look like uneven fat removal? When I stretch, it looks even worse and affects my upper abdomen as well as shown in the second photo. The area feels like it has bands and bumps underneath. I don’t have any fat left to graft if I need revision. This experience has left me feeling so sad and regretful.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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