Painful lumps never resolved 7 years after Vanquish - What are my next steps?

i had several treatments across front and side abdomen. i developed painful nodules everyone speaks of like they're no big deal, but about 7 years on, they're still painful and not gone. yes, i went to a fully vetted, certified, legitimate & successful medspa. i contacted them some years on and when i went in for them to check it out, the Dr. (who I'd never met before), very lightly touched the area, said he felt nothing and recommended a tummy tuck! What's my next step?