I have two noticeable areas that I am concerned about after lipo 360. Initially the areas were fluid pockets (Photo)

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I am 9 weeks PO. I had the areas drained for about 1 week and a half at a plastic surgeon here in my state. I compressed as I should have. But now the areas appear to look like muscle or some sort of tissue. I have no redness or swelling. No pain to touch. Just irritated because I know it should not appear like this. My surgery was performed in Miami and I am unable to get in touch with anyone from the doctors office.

David Shifrin, MD · Answer

1. I’m sorry you are being avoided by your surgeon in Miami. You would’ve done better choosing a local surgeon you could access 24/7 but that doesn’t help you now.2. Those areas look like external oblique muscles but I can’t tell for sure from your photos.3. Go back to the local surgeon who aspirated your seroma for you.4. Fly back to Miami and show up at the surgeons office you had the procedure at.Good Luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Swelling and healing as well as scar maturation can persist for six months and sometimes up to 1 year following liposuction. Go back to the PS who drained the fluid pockets for a follow up.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear bigbutty14,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

bigbutty14I appreciate your concern, however hard to advise without physical examination. I would continue to follow up with the board-certified plastic surgeon in your area for further treatment and recommendations. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation and irregularities are normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

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