Loose skin after Liposuction

Bahram Ghaderi, MD answers: Arm liposuction recovery

I had my arms Liposuctioned almost 3 months ago. I had great elasticity before the procedure, so the doctor told me I was an excellent candidate. However, now I have some sagging skin on one arm, and while most of the lumps are gone, I still have a big lump on the other arm. I massage it daily but it won't go away. The doctor said I should get some more retraction, but I'm not too sure about that. Are these things normal after Liposuction?


Bahram Ghaderi, MD
9 months ago
By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Some contour irregularities are common after liposuction. Typically, your skin will shrink over 6 months after the surgery. So, you still have a couple of months of further skin retraction left. As for the lumps, massaging and compression garments may help further. Make sure you follow-up with your surgeon and discuss all your concerns. If there is any sagging skin remaining after 6 months, then a brachioplasty or armlift may be the solution.

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