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Air Bubble Forming in Shoulder Area After Liposuction

asked 1 year ago by kellcia in usa
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: shoulder, air bubble

1st was PO 3wks lipo/breasts, an air bubble in the crick of neck/shoulder area. It went down in 24 hours. 9 yrs later, 3wks PO lipo/scar removal on abdomen, a bubble forming at the same location. Its smaller 2 days later. Its definitely air, no liquid. whats going on with this?

1 answer to Air Bubble Forming in Shoulder Area After Liposuction

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Unusual side effect from surgery

You need to ask your surgeon. Did you have general anesthesia with gas that was passed with an endotracheal tube? It is hard to imagine how the same issue developed in your shoulder from liposuction in two different areas.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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