I am 7 months post op aggressive lipo of the abdomen. If i stand directly under light my stomach looks atrocious!! Extremely lumpy looks like little pockets of fibrosis especially on my sides! I have been getting weekly massages and i notice no difference, please help
July 7, 2021
Answer: Fibrosis after liposuction Very sorry to hear about this issue. Deep scarring can occur with overly aggressive or superficial liposuction. The key is to leave an even amount of fat behind, which can be challenging and very operator dependent. Although 7 months seems like a long time, there still will be softening of the scar tissue over the next 6 months as the scar matures. I would recommend continuing massage regularly. Any prominent or especially firm areas can be treated with steroid injections. Radiofrequency treatments may help but will require multiple sessions. Additional liposuction with fat grafting to areas may be needed if you are still unsatisfied after another 6 months or so. I suggest a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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July 7, 2021
Answer: Fibrosis after liposuction Very sorry to hear about this issue. Deep scarring can occur with overly aggressive or superficial liposuction. The key is to leave an even amount of fat behind, which can be challenging and very operator dependent. Although 7 months seems like a long time, there still will be softening of the scar tissue over the next 6 months as the scar matures. I would recommend continuing massage regularly. Any prominent or especially firm areas can be treated with steroid injections. Radiofrequency treatments may help but will require multiple sessions. Additional liposuction with fat grafting to areas may be needed if you are still unsatisfied after another 6 months or so. I suggest a second opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
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October 17, 2021
Answer: Lumpiness post liposuction Dana,Thanks for the question and photos. Sorry you have issues 7 months postop. Good and bad news. The bumpiness does get better for up to a year. Agressive liposcution can leave hills and valleys like you are observing/living with. Massages do help, as does minimal low dose local steroid injecitons. I have no experience with claims of external treatments aiding in the countour irregularities. Going back in to 'smooth things out' often causes more issues.A physical exam is essential in making any decisions or recommendations.Best of luck.Dr. T
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October 17, 2021
Answer: Lumpiness post liposuction Dana,Thanks for the question and photos. Sorry you have issues 7 months postop. Good and bad news. The bumpiness does get better for up to a year. Agressive liposcution can leave hills and valleys like you are observing/living with. Massages do help, as does minimal low dose local steroid injecitons. I have no experience with claims of external treatments aiding in the countour irregularities. Going back in to 'smooth things out' often causes more issues.A physical exam is essential in making any decisions or recommendations.Best of luck.Dr. T
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