How can I fix this hard lump after lipo? Surgeon wont revise, says it's loose skin, but the lump is hard. (photos)

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I had a tummy tuck with lipo of the flanks in 2022. Noticed a hard lump went back to same surgeon in 2023 for lipo 360 plus revision of that lump. Hard lump is still there & did not go away with massages. What could this be? Surgeon wont revise, says it's loose skin, but the lump is hard. The lump is visible through my clothing and does not match my right flank. When wearing underwear, jeans, leggings, joggers, etc the lump protrudes even further.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

An examination is needed to see what the lump may be. if it is hard, it could be a small seroma which could be drained.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Based on how much skin laxity you have on your backside, I think it’s highly likely that the contour irregularity is related to your skin laxity.
Skin laxity is the number one variable patients fail to be quality Liposuction candidates. To differentiate if the contour is related to skin or fat distribution try putting the skin under tension and see what it looks like.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

How can I fix this hard lump after lipo? Surgeon wont revise, says it's loose skin, but the lump is hard. (photos)

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