Arm discoloration due to bruising after smartlipo may last weeks to months. If it is present at the incision sites it can take longer to go away. In most cases, it is gone by 6-8 months.
Discoloration on arms after SmartLipo
I had Smart Lipo done about 10 weeks ago on a few areas, including my arms. They look pretty good in size but they are still very discolored and look like I just barely survived a near fatal car crash. Could this be from the post-op bruising? Is this normal? Will my arms ever be back to normal and be flesh-toned?
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15 Jan 2009
The discoloration from the SL procedure, especially in the arms, can take 4-6 months to resolve. It most likely will so please be patient. I had Smart Lipo MPX done on my flanks 6 months ago by one of the world's leading experts, and the full discoloration and skin sensitivty took 5 months to resolve 100%. The end result is great ! Tincture of time will solve the problem. Good luck !