Are huge hard lumps normal after 2 weeks from Liposuction?

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It was only done on my stomach right around my belly button. Now I have massive hard lumps on each side. Is this normal? Will it go away? Can massaging it make it worse? I wish my doctor would of explained some of the common side effects. He said I would be back at the gym 4 days after. He forgot to mention I would have two golf balls in my belly.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello.  Swelling and lumpiness can be common after liposuction.  The best advise any of us can give you is to call your PS immediately so that he/she can give you a physical examination to determine what the issue may be.  It is very important for you to communicate with your doctor!  Best of Luck to you!

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Golf-Ball sized swellings are a little concerning, however its difficult to determine what they are without actually examining you. It could be scar formation and normal healing around the port sites, or it could be a hematoma or even an abscess. The best thing you can do is book an appointment to see your surgeon for followup and have them examine you to see what might be going on. Best of Luck!

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Lumps can occur following liposuction. This is due to scar tissue and swelling. The treatment is massage, heat, and ultrasound. Over time( 6 months), these lumps dissipate. Sometimes these lumps are fluid collections and they need to be aspirated. Please see your surgeon to determine what is the best approach to  treat these lumps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Without seeing you it is difficult to say, but it may represent swelling, fluid, or fat necrosis. Best to see your doctor, but it may be due to swelling and often improves with time.

Robert M. Freund, MD · Answer

Swelling is common two weeks after a liposuction procedure. Typically the swelling is diffuse with perhaps a larger amount of swelling in areas with more liposuction. The balls you describe are uncommon and may be an accumulation of blood or fluid. Please see your doctor ASAP so a formal evaluation and possible treatment can be made.Good luck!

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