Bulges and lumpiness at 8 weeks post op smart lipo. Does my healing appear normal? (photos)

March 27, 2017
Asked By:SweetR05 in South Carolina, SC

Tomorrow marks my 8 week post op for smart lipo to upper and lower abdomen, flanks and lower back. I have bulges and lumpiness that looks smaller once I first take off compression garments in the morning (still wearing all most of the day and overnight) but by mid day and later, my stomach is back bigger (see day 21 pic). I noticed a couple lumps early on but I know it takes time to heal. 10 massages (lymphatic and deep tissue) and still no change. Does this seem normal? Suggestions please.

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