What Does My Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Question : Recently had a body scan and was told that I have subcutaneous edema overlying the gluteus muscles from recent liposuction procedure. What does that mean and should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal finding

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

This finding of edema in subcutaneous layer (fat layer) is quite normal after a liposuction procedure and is due to inflammation as part of healing process following a liposuction procedure. This edema would resolve on its own in due course of time.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar