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Liposuction on Upper Arms 1 Week Ago- Swelling and Fluid Make Compression Garment Uncomfortable, Is This Ok?
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.
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lnicholson713
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Too swollen for compression garments
Thank you for your post. Without more details it is hard to answer, however, I believe that if you are too swollen for the garments, you need to be evaluated to make sure that there are no hematomas or seromas present or that the garment was incorrectly sized in the first place. The compression garment should feel snug but not overbearing to where your limbs hurt. Furthermore, make sure that when you put it on, there are no wrinkles in the garment and that your skin...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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