4 weeks after Liposuction to lower back, flanks & upper lower belly swollen & hard. How long will it last? (photos)

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I have been massaging my areas treated no change was told to massage at 2 weeks I'm 4 weeks out only area that is getting soft to touch as long as I'm laying down is my pouch.other wise when standing up it sticks out bad and is hard.was the same before massage but now I can push the whole area in quit a bit but no luck on getting the hard areas to be less noticeable.massage all areas treated for 1 hour a day. Looks of it I will end up having a tummy tuck that I don't want.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. After liposuction you must wear your compression garment which will help your result. You will have firm areas beneath your skin in the areas that have had liposuction. Massage will help soften them. Your final result most likely won't be revealed and complete until three months after your procedure. At that time you can gauge the result and determine if any additional procedures need to be performed.Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based upon the posted photos I think you were NOT a candidate for abdominal lipo, too much excess skin...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At four weeks out, you are probably very swollen this can contribute to the firmness. It may take several months for the swelling to subside.  If concerned see your surgeon.

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