Bumps, Lumps and Roping After Smart Lipo: Is This Normal?

asked 3 years ago by KB3639
Latest answer by S. Sean Younai, MD
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Tags: bumps, lumps

I had Smart Lipo on my upper arms 6 weeks ago, and I'm horrified by the lumps and bumps on the underside of my arms. I look disfigured and I'm scared it will not improve. I've been massaging the areas daily, sometimes to the point of bruising my arms since it is such a tender area. I don't really see a consistent improvement. Would Endermology or Velasmooth treatments help? How about Tri Active treatments? When should I expect improvement, or should I accept the fact that there won't be any?

5 answers to Bumps, Lumps and Roping After Smart Lipo: Is This Normal?

Upper arms and inner thighs are DANGER ZONES for liposuction

The thin skin in the upper arms and inner thighs make these areas very risky for liposuction compared to other areas of the body where the skin is thicker and more elastic. These two areas should be approached with a very conservative procedure consequently (or not done at all if the skin is too loose). Massage and time are your best allies now that the surgery has already been done. The other treatments probably won't make it any better than massage, time and mother nature. You won't... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Complications and risks of Smart Lipo!!!

All types of liposuction can potentially have risks and complications. Laser liposuction might carry higher risk and rate for complications by causing burns, areas of dents, and Hyperpigmentation. massage and time will hopefully help to improve the outcome, but at times it might be necessary to have fat grafting and revision liposuction.

S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Arms-Smartlipo-effective, but time, compression and use of foam assists smooth result

I have found Smartlipo of the arms to be very effective and in many instances a "wow". Of course, the patients who may benefit from this have to be carefully selected and informed of the procedure, the phases of recovery, and the realistic expectations for a good outcome. The patient with good skin tone and localized fat of the inner arm and over the deltoid/triceps area are the best candidates I have been amazed at the results on older patients in their... more

Christine A. Petti, MD
Torrance Plastic Surgeon

Six weeks is too early to judge Smartlipo results

Arms can be a problem area, but I have had very good results with Smartlipo in this area. Some swelling after 6 weeks is normal. It will look like "lumps and bumps". Usually your surgeon can tell if the amount you have is within normal limits. It is too early to judge the final result at 6 weeks. How much swelling you have depends on how much was done and how you heal. Soft tissue massage can be useful to help dissipate the lumps. I... more

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

www.dkhoffmanmd.com

This is one very real challenge with underarm/arm surgery unfortunately

While many people can turn out great when they do liposuction on the arm area, it doesn't always turn out that well. It is this reason that makes my rate of arm liposuction very low. In order to be a good candidate, you need to have excellent elasticity and the surgeon has to be very careful while doing the procedure or you will have problems afterwards. You may benefit from Endermologie or VelaShape treatments, but I'd try them quickly or you will lose some beneficial recovery time. ... more

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

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