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Resolving post-lipo lumps

Posted Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Looking firmer is one of the rewards of liposuction, but feeling firmer could be a sign of hardening scar tissue.

It's not uncommon to sense a firm feeling in areas treated by liposuction. You may also experience relatively normal dimpling, asymmetry or lumps that can be felt beneath the skin. Massage is an effective way to combat too much hardening. Wearing a compression garment can help, too.

If these symptoms don't improve within six months after liposuction, you should talk to your doctor about secondary procedures, such as suctioning additional fat or grafting fat from one area to another to fill a dimple or depression.

Tags: compression garment, fat graft, liposuction, massage, post-op, post-surgery, procedure, scar, side effects, surgery

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Dr. Tiffany McCormack | Plastic Surgeon
We find that lymphatic massage post operatively makes a big difference in minimizing and softening scar tissue. I recommend a series of 5-10 treatments beginning about 1 week after surgery. We also give patients a paint roller for self massage in between treatments.

Posted January 15, 2010 12:29 AM

mary f said...
Do you still feel that the paint roller method is equivalent to the expensive endermologie sessions my plastic sugeon is recommending....they play on the fear that we will heal dimply or bumpy. Also, what are your feelings on using Topi form (or foam) underneath a compression garment?
Thanks

Posted April 13, 2010 11:44 AM

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Dr. Tiffany McCormack
Plastic Surgeon
As a Stanford-trained, board-certified cosmetic surgeon and a former Miss USA contestant, Dr. McCormack combines her paramount training and keen eye for beauty to not only work on her patients, but with them to tailor each procedure into a one-of-a-kind, individualized experience. With an all-inclusive office complete with a medi-spa, synergistic product lines and a highly attentive and caring staff, Dr. McCormack covers a wide spectrum in terms of procedures and services. One of her most popular procedures is her “Mommy Makeover,” which includes combinations of breast surgery, body contouring and abdominoplasty. She also works with massive weight-loss patients to contour problem areas.

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