Many women find that after lipolysis, there are hard lumps under the skin, which doctors say can be eliminated within 3 months, but some people still have hard lumps after almost half a year. What should be done about the hard lumps left after lipolysis?
What is the problem of hard lumps after lipolysis?
Regardless of whether it is lipolysis or laser lipolysis, due to the stimulation of fatty tissue necrosis or incomplete absorption of lipolysis medicine, there may be local numbness and pain, and subcutaneous hard nodules may occur as adverse reactions. Normally, these nodules will disappear within 3 months.
Does it matter if there are hard nodules after lipolysis?
However, if the nodules do not disappear for a long time and tend to grow, it is necessary to consult a doctor for examination and, if necessary, surgery or medication to remove them.
What to do with hard lumps left after lipolysis
Local massage to eliminate hard lumps
Most of the hard lumps under the skin are caused by incomplete absorption of lipolysis drugs. After the swelling is reduced, local massage can promote blood circulation to speed up the disappearance of hard lumps.
Attention! You cannot press before the swelling is reduced, otherwise it will aggravate the hematoma.
Hot compress to eliminate hard knots
When there are hard knots under the skin, you can apply hot compresses to help eliminate them. Hot compress can also promote blood circulation in the abdomen and stimulate the decomposition of subcutaneous hard knots to be discharged from the body.
Surgical removal
If the subcutaneous nodules are large and tend to grow, you need to seek immediate medical attention and, if necessary, follow the doctor's advice to have them surgically removed.
What are the common side effects of lipolysis for weight loss?
The common adverse effects of lipolysis include local swelling, hematoma, infection, dizziness or allergy to the injected medication, etc. Choosing a regular medical institution and a professional doctor can improve the success rate and reduce the risk of the surgery.
