I had lipo under general anesthesia on June 4th. All is good so far but of course the usual swelling & soreness. But I have a sharp stabbing pain on my right side flank area which was lipo'd. Only when I bend that way or touch the area. What could it possibly be?
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Pain, tingling, "pins & needles" after liposuction
It is very common to have swelling after abdominal liposuction that goes into dependent areas such as the pubic region. This usually gets better after a few weeks.
After any surgery, the area affected will swell. Sometimes the swelling can be tremendous and is the normal body reaction to an injury, which you have just undergone. Usually the maximum swelling is a post op day 2 or 3, but can vary. It will take one week for approximately...
Thank you for the question! It is rather difficult to fully evaluate your situation without an in-person exam. That being said, small lumps and other contour irregularities are not uncommon after liposuction. Shortly after surgery, you may see collections of blood (hematomas) or pockets ...