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Liposuction on Upper Arms 1 Week Ago- Swelling and Fluid Make Compression Garment Uncomfortable, Is This Ok?

asked 6 months ago by lnicholson713
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 124 times
Tags: 1 week post-op, compression garment, fluid, options, swelling, upper arms

Almost one week ago, I had liposuction done on my upper arms. My arms are too swollen and filled with fluid to apply the compression garment....what should I do? The Dr. first said to "make sure to wear the garment" but my arms hurt and are bruised. The incisions have already healed and no longer draining. Every time I call the Dr office they are saying not to worry and to find someone that does massage lymphatic drainage, and they are not sure when the compression garments will be delivered.

4 answers to Liposuction on Upper Arms 1 Week Ago- Swelling and Fluid Make Compression Garment Uncomfortable, Is This Ok?

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Liposuction Aftercare?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you're postop care is not being managed as carefully as it should be; It may be in your best interest to see your plastic surgeon earlier than scheduled for evaluation and recommendations. Request this follow-up appointment. Online consultants cannot provide the specific help you need. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Arm liposuction

It sounds like from your description that you need to get better instructions and direction from your doctor. You should probalby go in to see him/her.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Care after surgery

Your post is not clear. First you say you are too swollen to apply the compression garments then you say the garments have not arrived yet. I cannot understand why your surgeon did not apply the garment at the conclusion of surgery which is the normal practice. You need to be seen by your surgeon sooner rather than later and you need to talk to him or her not their office staff. Get the surgical aftercare you paid for when you paid for the surgery. My response to your question/post does... more
Aaron Stone, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Swollen Arms

If there is water under the skin (a feeling like a waterbed) then your surgeon may have to drain this fluid in their office. However, this is very rare in the arms. If you are concerned at all, then you need to go to your doctor for an evaluation. If you have trouble putting on the garment or do not have one, you can easily go to any drug store and get a few ACE wraps and have someone help you wrap them around your arms to give slight compression. It is also very... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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