I don't know if it's swelling or a seroma. I've had 2 protruding "lumps" in my lower abdomen for a couple of months now (Photo)

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They seem to get bigger throughout the day. When I went in for my 6 week post op my ps said it was just swelling. The swelling hasn't gone away and I am 5 months post op. I can press the lumps and they are squishy, but not fully liquidy feeling. If I lay flat, they disappear, but when I stand they stick out. I still wear my compression garment at the end of the day from all the swelling. If I am standing and bend over forward, the skin hangs in that area as well.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest speaking to your physician and getting a formal evaluation to determine if this is swelling , fluid, or just anatomy.  Some people have this body shape regardless of liposuction.  If not, external heating devices and massage help.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD · Answer

Based on your description, it can be either a seroma or swelling.  The only way to know for sure is to see your PS.  He can either do an Ultrasound or try aspirating it to know for sure.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Seroma formation after liposuction is extremely unusual. However physical examination would be necessary to distinguish a seroma from swelling within the tissues.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Difficult to say without an exam. It could represent swelling, fat, or fluid. Sometimes a sonogram or MRI is helpful.

Brenda Pache, MD · Answer

After an aggression to the tissue, one of the answers of it is the swelling, the healing period for this procedure can take up to 6 to 8 month. Only with two month of surgery you can still be producing liquid that your body is taking to long reabsorb, i suggestion is to visit your PS, could aspire the excessive liquid or use a compressive method (increase the garment compression).

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