I have a hard swollen lump on top of my pubic bone area after lipo. This area wasn't treated. What is this? Will it go away?

Unfortunately, without the benefit of photographs or a formal evaluation, it's difficult to say. Swelling post-lipo can persist for months, so it's important to be on the right after care protocols. In addition to compression, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and radiofrequency treatments, lymphatic massage is highly effective in the prevention of fluid buildup, scar tissue, inflammation, and infections. Lymphatic massage also decreases the chance of irregularities, lumps or bumps; accelerates healing and minimizes downtime; and, following a liposculpture procedure, can help further contour the abdominals. I recommend that my liposculpture patients receive lymphatic massage treatments every day for a week following their procedure; twice per week for the following month; and then once per week until healing is complete.I recommend following up with your physician (or with a hi-definition physique expert) about best after care practices. Best, Dr. Emer.

Dear wildberry,
I understand your concern. There is a chance that your lump is caused by swelling. 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

Hello, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. You're very early on healing process, you need to wait at least 6 to 8 months to judge final results, besides that with the garment on, your pubic area may be swollen for almost 2 months, it is normal. Besides that, without any pictures it is difficult to exam your concern. If you have any discomfort, go to your Board certified plastic surgeon for a check up, and lymphatic drainage massages can help very well. Good luck!

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Unfortunately, without pictures, it is very difficult to give you a proper answer. l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

we were not present during your procedure so none of us can give you an accurate assessment. I suggest following up with your provider to get an accurate assessment and answer to your question. In general plastic surgeons often blend areas treated into adjacent areas in order to give smooth contours without irregularities. So while your mons pubis  May not have been formally treated it's possible the cannula went into this area appropriately while treating your lower abdomen. Gravity has a tendency to pull fluid down this can include blood that needs to dissolve overtime. It's common in this area becomes firm after lower abdominal liposuction. But six weeks this will typically resolve it completely. Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.