Apgujeong BioBond: Are Lumps and Numbness Enough to Be Considered Side Effects of Liposuction? Should You Visit the Clinic?

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Hello,

Apgujeong BioBond

I am Director Seong Hyeon-ju of Cheongdam OK Clinic.

▶ Regular Member of the Korean Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (KACS)
▶ Regular Member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity (KSSO)
▶ Regular Member of the Korean Academy of Obesity and Aesthetic Body Contouring (KAAM)
▶ Regular Member of the Korean Society for Liposuction Surgery (KSSL)
▶ Regular Member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS)

As time passes after liposuction, certain areas may

feel hard to the touch,

and you may feel a lumped-up sensation along with

reduced sensation.

These changes are commonly referred to as BioBond,

but they actually refer to a fibrotic reaction that

appears during the tissue recovery process after

liposuction.

In the process of tissues sticking together and

becoming firmer to fill the space left after fat has

been removed,

this kind of sensation can occur,

and the degree to which it is felt varies depending on

an individual’s recovery speed and the extent of the

suction.

The problem is that it is difficult to judge for

yourself whether this change is within the normal

range of recovery or whether it is a condition that

needs to be checked.

So when lumps or changes in sensation appear,

rather than hastily assuming they are side effects,

you need a perspective that distinguishes them based

on the progress over time.

Reasons for Lumps and Reduced Sensation

The lumps felt after the procedure may be a reaction

that occurs as the internal tissues settle into place.

In particular, if liposuction was performed as well,

the tissue layer has been stimulated once again,

so firmness may be felt for a longer period during

the recovery process.

The phenomenon of reduced sensation is also, in most

cases, not because the nerves have been damaged,

but rather because they have been temporarily

pressed or irritated.

These reactions often gradually subside over time.

However, if the area of concern widens or pain is

accompanied by it, it needs to be distinguished from

a simple recovery process.

Signs That Should Be Distinguishable from Liposuction Side Effects

Side effects that may appear after liposuction can be

divided into those that are predictable within a

certain range and those that are signs requiring

confirmation.

A typical recovery response becomes gradually softer

over time and shows a reduction in discomfort.

On the other hand, if the firmness becomes stronger,

the skin surface looks uneven or bumpy,

or the reduced sensation continues for a long time,

it is difficult to view it as a simple course of

recovery.

In such cases, it is necessary to check how BioBond

is affecting the tissue,

and also examine its relationship with the suction

area.

When judging side effects, the most important factor

is not the symptom itself, but the direction of the

change.

Criteria for Deciding When to Visit the Clinic

Not every discomfort means you need to visit the

clinic right away.

Lumps or changes in sensation that appear within a

certain period after the procedure can often be

managed with observation.

However, if they persist without improvement over

time or are uncomfortable enough to interfere with

daily life, they need to be checked.

Especially if BioBond was applied after liposuction,

it is safer to professionally assess how the two

processes are affecting each other.

BioBond

Waiting unconditionally is not the answer, nor is

being overly anxious.

The most important thing is to distinguish whether

the current condition is within the normal range of

recovery or whether additional measures are needed.

I hope this article helps you judge the changes that

appear after the procedure.

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