4 weeks PO BBL and 360 lipo. Aggressive lipo on lower abdomen. Faja caused a crease above belly button. Will it go away? (photo)

Question

1. Will the crease go away? Its pudgy feeling like playdoh. 2. How long for hardness and lumps to go away? 3. Will my Lower abdomen continue to shrink down? Is it the hardness causing it to stick out a bit still?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The crease may soften with time.  This may either be the result of the faja, swelling, or the result of liposuction.  Swelling following liposuction can persist for up to 6 months or longer.  Swelling after surgery can produce lumps and may be normal.  As the swelling goes down, this may improve.  Continue to follow up with your PS.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Due to swelling and creation of folds on garment these creases/grooves are very frequent. One of the ways to avoid it is to use foam or hard liposuction board in the anterior abdomen. Keep stretching and pulling your garment all the time to avoid folds. Lumpiness is normal reaction of fat tissue to "injury" of liposuction; lumps and irregularities will go away in several months. Early postoperative massage, ultrasound massage, vacuum rollers and prolonged use of garment are ways to control it and improve overall result. Low salt diet, no spices and MSG (Asian food) helps with controlling swelling and ultimately scarring. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Yes, it should disappear. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation, discomfort and irregularities are normal.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)

4 weeks PO BBL and 360 lipo. Aggressive lipo on lower abdomen. Faja caused a crease above belly button. Will it go away? (photo)

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