Post op hardness on my right side of incision. Should I be concerned?

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ITm 4 7yr old, diabetic, have undergone a liposuction of my lower back and tummy tuck 4 weeks ago. For last 2 days I am noticing some hardness on my right side of incision. There is redness as well on that area.There is no pain or any tenderness on that area. Left side is soft also full abdomen feels ok.

Mahlon Kerr, MD, FACS · Answer

for redness I would recommend you talk with your PS, firm areas are normal at his point in your healing process.  Give your PS a call and see what they recommend

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

With your history of diabetes it should be followed closely.  Let your surgeon know so you can hopefully be evaluated.

Silvia Aviles Terrero, MD · Answer

Hi Dear:I have no pictures to see what is happening with your incision, but probably if you do not have fever, the redness and hardness are parts of normal healing process. Do massage with a vitamin E oil for 10 minutes three times a day, and see if this get better, good luck.Dr. Silvia AvilesDominican Certified Plastic Surgeon

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