5 Weeks Post Op Arm Lift Why Arms Burn Razor Pain? Doctor Answers, Tips
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5 Weeks Post Op Arm Lift Why Arms Burn Razor Pain?

6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Stdavid1
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Arms Burn Razor Pain after Arm lift

Thanks for the question. At this stage of wound healing the most probable cause could be neuroprexia of lateral cutaneous nerve of the arm that at times is at rick during surgery being close to operative field. There are however other reasons as answered by other PS .Neuoprexia or even neutotomy will return to normal in about6 months time by recovery of the nerve and by neurotization from surrounding nerves the area that has pain now. Wish you good luck.
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Pain after arm lift

Thank you for the question! Hope that these answers help you. I would recommend an evaluation by your surgeon. There are several reasons for your pain (e.g., hematoma, infection, nerve entrapment, neuropraxia, etc.) These are just a few of the things that it may be caused from. However, only 5 weeks after your procedure, it is likely caused by neuropraxia...simply that your nerves are coming back. Only by examination would one be able to tell you what the... more
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Pain after Arm Lifting Surgery?

Thank you for the question, but only your plastic surgeon will be able to give you meaningful advise and/or reassurance after direct physical examination. Best wishes; hopefully, you'll be very pleased with the end result of the procedure performed.

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Arm Lift

An examination is needed to make an accurate diagnosis, see your surgeon. It is not unusual to experience sharp shooting pain at surgery site or hypersensitivity, pain. These symptoms can be controlled by massage and in severe cases medications.
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Pain at 5 Weeks after Arm Lift

This could be a suture pop, scar, nerve entrapment, but you should see your plastic surgeon to be sure.
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Why Arms Burn

A little more description is needed for a useful response. One side or both? Near the incision? What type of arm lift? Probably best to address this to your surgeon. Best wishes.
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