Is lump on hip swelling or fat? No improvement in 4 weeks. (photos)

January 26, 2016
Asked By:bankchik65 in NJ

I had a full tummy tuck with some lipo on flanks eight weeks ago. The first photo is from 4 weeks out; the second is from 8. I have a strange lump on my left hip that has not changed in 4 weeks. Also my left flank is incredibly swollen and has not improved in 4 weeks. Is this swelling or fat? Shouldn't it be showing some improvement?

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Answer: Tummy Tuck

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