I am 6 months post lipo of inner/outer thigh and flank liposuction. I absolute love the results, but still have a dull pain in my lower right side ribcage bottom, a 1/2 or so towards the back, but more on the side. I can feel a hard [RS bleep] feeling. It's sizable and unmistakeable. I DID consult my PS and he was unsure as to what it was. He said possibly scar tissue, but I'm think it's more related to my lower rib cage. I do aim to visit my general practitioner in hopes of seeking a diagnosis.
April 26, 2019
Answer: Is it possible for slipping rib syndrome to occur during flank liposuction? Thank you for your questions. Sorry to hear you are still having some problems after your procedure. Without an exam, it is going to be hard to give a good answer. It is sometimes possible to have some residual scar tissue from liposuction, and it can sometimes take 6-12 months for this to resolve. If you are concerned, you can always consider some imaging to evaluate the area and get a better idea of what is going on. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Is it possible for slipping rib syndrome to occur during flank liposuction? Thank you for your questions. Sorry to hear you are still having some problems after your procedure. Without an exam, it is going to be hard to give a good answer. It is sometimes possible to have some residual scar tissue from liposuction, and it can sometimes take 6-12 months for this to resolve. If you are concerned, you can always consider some imaging to evaluate the area and get a better idea of what is going on. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Slipping rib syndrome would you describe does not sound like slipping rib syndrome. Most likely this is soft tissue trauma or possibly damage to the covering of the ribs call the periosteum. That tissue layer can be very sensitive and take a long time to heal. I don't think there is any particular treatment though sometimes injecting anti-inflammatory steroids if you can pinpoint the area can help. I'm glad you're happy with your results. Generally with enough time postoperative discomfort dissipates. Six months is a long time and certainly long enough for your results to be final. At this point I recommend following up with your primary care doctor like you are planning and consider asking for a referral to a pain specialist. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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April 26, 2019
Answer: Slipping rib syndrome would you describe does not sound like slipping rib syndrome. Most likely this is soft tissue trauma or possibly damage to the covering of the ribs call the periosteum. That tissue layer can be very sensitive and take a long time to heal. I don't think there is any particular treatment though sometimes injecting anti-inflammatory steroids if you can pinpoint the area can help. I'm glad you're happy with your results. Generally with enough time postoperative discomfort dissipates. Six months is a long time and certainly long enough for your results to be final. At this point I recommend following up with your primary care doctor like you are planning and consider asking for a referral to a pain specialist. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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