Is this a normal amount of bruising? Is 200cc fat enough to see significant difference in size/contour of my arms? (Photo)

August 20, 2015
Asked By:MelliNelli in Boston, MA

I had Smartlipo 5 days ago on upper arms/armpit fat. My doctor removed about 200ccs total fat (just fat not red liquid) combined. I am badly bruised and my arms are very swollen and burning slightly. I realize it takes 3 months or more to see results and I was very clear on what I was trying to achieve before having the procedure (better shape, significant reduction in circumference). Still, I am concerned he did not remove enough fat. I'm 5'7" 160lb and my arms were 14 1/4 inches.

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