I am 17 days after my liposuction procedure of my tummy. I'm very worried because as you can see (pic included) my stomach looks very lumpy and bumpy. Very unattractive. I searched everywhere for a before pic but basically my stomach was smooth but with a small pudge. I am wishing right now that I hadn't done this. Please tell me if this looks like a problem or if it looks like it will be fine.
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June 3, 2019
Answer: 17 Days Post Liposuction and I see Irregularities
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
If the liposuction scars are brown, and the surrounding skin is normal in color, the easiest treatment is to have your surgeon surgically remove the scars and suture them again, after pre-treatment with 4% hydroquinone 2 x day for at least 2 weeks. The friction of liposuction can cause some skin...
Your photo suggests that you had an aggressive liposuction and it may have been done with laser - causing the extensive reddening of the skin by laser heat. The redness does not have the typical look of a bruise and it would not be a bruise if you had surgery by or before January 14.I am so...
Lumps after Liposuction in this area can be from localized edema (induration) or swollen lymph nodes in your groin. What you described is often normal after the procedure. Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or...
