Panicking over lipo lumps and dents (9 days post op)

I know it’s early, but I feel like I’ve already been on a rollercoaster of “this was a good idea” to “what have I done to my body” back and forth.

As the swelling has decreased (original garment with foam is now too loose), I now see a lump below my belly button and some divots in my flanks (I had lower belly and flanks done). I looked very smooth the day after surgery.

I am reading tips and panicking that as I heal, all these lumps and bumps and fibrosis and hardness and scarring will appear. How can I prevent this? Should I be worried about the lump at this point? It is noticeable enough to make a small shadow on my stomach.

Panicking that things will just keep getting worse as healing goes on (fibrosis, lumps, etc)

Also, when will the holes close?? All I want is to be able to start scar treatment but they still look “white” and not scabbed over, even tho there is no hole anymore.

Posted Aug 14, 2025, 12:27 AM UTC

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