I just had abdominal Liposuction 10 days ago on my lower abdomen (I had a tummy tuck about one year ago and still had this little pocket of fat) and I have been great. But this morning, I could actually see a visible lump a little larger than a marble. It is hard to touch. I've been good about wearing my compression garment but I was more active the day before this happened. I was going up and down quite a few flights of stairs. Could this have caused it? What do you think it is? I'm a little worried about it and called the doctor today. They want to see me later this week, so I will get it checked out, but I don't want to worry until then. Any advice? Thank you!
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June 9, 2017
Answer: Lump after Liposuction could be several things
Hard spots and rippling are potential side effects of liposuction. Hard spots can occur due to the formation of scar tissue or residual fat that has not been evenly distributed. Rippling is when the skin appears uneven or wavy, which can happen if the underlying fat is unevenly removed.It’s i...
The amount of weight loss depends on how much fat is removed. 1 liter weights 2.2 lbs. The standard maximum amount of lipoaspirate that can be removed in one session is 5 liters. Anything over this would require an overnight stay for special monitoring. Now the 5 liters of lipoaspirate aren't...
Thank you for your question. Based on your photos you appear to be a good full body intense liposuction including abdomen, waist, laterals and upper and lower back to improve your body contour and get better curves, especially in your waist area.
Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
