During the healing process after liposuction, the skin and soft tissues are also tightened. Some degree of inflammatory and fibrotic reaction may be seen after vaser liposuction. Fibrous tissue formation can be minimized by avoiding excessive or unnecessary vaser energy administration of tissues, not using traumatic cannulas or intensive techniques. It is important to wear a corset and apply pressure evenly to the skin to prevent subcutaneous fibrosis from causing irregularity. Subcutaneous nodules or masses may be the result of inflammation, serum, or hematoma. Nodules can be identified using ultrasound. Managing Post-Liposuction Side Effects and Healing Process
Although fibrosis usually softens within 6 months, postoperative lymphatic drainage, radiofrequency therapy, and mechanical massage are useful methods to soften the tissues and accelerate the healing process. The patient should be told before surgery that the skin will be tauter for several weeks during the healing process. Loss of sensation may occur in the treated areas. This occurs due to damage caused by mechanical trauma to sensitive nerve endings.