Ridge and puffiness around belly button, 8 week post lipo (Photo)

It is very common to have bruising and swelling for weeks to months after liposuction procedures. What is most important is that you follow your surgeons post operative instructions and continue compression. If you are concerned, lymphatic massage and Velashape or Venus Legacy treatments can be used to improve the swelling and help the skin tighten. My patients start treatments right away and it improves the long term results. Speak to your physician if you are concerned. Best, Dr. Emer.

As the swelling goes down after liposuction, you may see irregularities appear due to several things. Either there are some areas of residual fat or, more likely the way the empty fat pockets where the fat was removed from, are healing and getting filled by scar tissue, collagen etc. So you need to at least wait six months to see what is what.Irregularities are pretty common. You need to see your surgeon to discuss it with him/her.

The periumbilical area will hold onto swelling longer leaving a donut appearance for many weeks. If this does not go away retreatment will be necessary.