I had my arms Liposuctioned almost 3 months ago. I had great elasticity before the procedure, so the doctor told me I was an excellent candidate. However, now I have some sagging skin on one arm, and while most of the lumps are gone, I still have a big lump on the other arm. I massage it daily but it won't go away. The doctor said I should get some more retraction, but I'm not too sure about that. Are these things normal after Liposuction?
Answer: Two issues You mentioned you had two issues with your liposuction: lumpiness at 3 months' time and sagging skin on one arm. Presumably there is an asymmetry since one side is sagging and the other not. The best course is generally to wait for about 6 months before considering revision liposuction, if any is needed at all. Lumpiness after liposuction generally responds to massage and time. Small irregularities generally respond to revision liposuction, if they are bothersome to the patient. At the 6 month timepoint, it would also be good to assess the degree of skin looseness, especially if it is present on one side and not the other. If the mass does not diminish in size over time, you should have your doctor consider the possibility that the mass might be something other than a post-liposuction indurated area. I have seen several cases where a patient has had liposuction, and a mass was then noted which was actually a separate growth rather than a post-liposuction irregularity. Fortunately these masses tend to be lipomas, but should generally be treated with surgical removal and biopsy rather than liposuction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Two issues You mentioned you had two issues with your liposuction: lumpiness at 3 months' time and sagging skin on one arm. Presumably there is an asymmetry since one side is sagging and the other not. The best course is generally to wait for about 6 months before considering revision liposuction, if any is needed at all. Lumpiness after liposuction generally responds to massage and time. Small irregularities generally respond to revision liposuction, if they are bothersome to the patient. At the 6 month timepoint, it would also be good to assess the degree of skin looseness, especially if it is present on one side and not the other. If the mass does not diminish in size over time, you should have your doctor consider the possibility that the mass might be something other than a post-liposuction indurated area. I have seen several cases where a patient has had liposuction, and a mass was then noted which was actually a separate growth rather than a post-liposuction irregularity. Fortunately these masses tend to be lipomas, but should generally be treated with surgical removal and biopsy rather than liposuction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Arm liposuction Thank you for your question. Arms can be a very difficult area in which to get a great liposuction result. At 3 months, you should be nearing the conclusion of your recovery. Massage is unlikely to correct the irregularities at this point; and skin laxity will also be unlikely to reverse. I would recommend waiting a few more months, at which point it may be reasonable to consider consultation for a limited brachioplasty (with or without additional lipo) to correct the problem.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Arm liposuction Thank you for your question. Arms can be a very difficult area in which to get a great liposuction result. At 3 months, you should be nearing the conclusion of your recovery. Massage is unlikely to correct the irregularities at this point; and skin laxity will also be unlikely to reverse. I would recommend waiting a few more months, at which point it may be reasonable to consider consultation for a limited brachioplasty (with or without additional lipo) to correct the problem.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: It is not usual to have some lumps at the three month stage after liposuction.
However you probably will not have that much more retraction of the skin at this stage. You may need to have a mini-brachioplasty to correction the loose skin. Hopefully you are enjoying and benefitting from the results of the surgery when wearing tight sleeved tops and sweaters. I would suggest waiting at least a year before contemplating any other procedure.
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Answer: It is not usual to have some lumps at the three month stage after liposuction.
However you probably will not have that much more retraction of the skin at this stage. You may need to have a mini-brachioplasty to correction the loose skin. Hopefully you are enjoying and benefitting from the results of the surgery when wearing tight sleeved tops and sweaters. I would suggest waiting at least a year before contemplating any other procedure.
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December 11, 2013
Answer: Wait, massage - Liposuction revision may be needed Loose skin 3 months following liposuction is better treated by compression and exercise. I have seen many cases where great improvement was made by conservative management. The very few cases where an excision surgery is needed are probably cases where liposuction was not the best procedure to start with.Having a lump following Lipo is usually some fat atrophy, but other conditions should be ruled out, especially if the mass does not go away or increase in size. I hope that helps.
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Answer: Wait, massage - Liposuction revision may be needed Loose skin 3 months following liposuction is better treated by compression and exercise. I have seen many cases where great improvement was made by conservative management. The very few cases where an excision surgery is needed are probably cases where liposuction was not the best procedure to start with.Having a lump following Lipo is usually some fat atrophy, but other conditions should be ruled out, especially if the mass does not go away or increase in size. I hope that helps.
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April 21, 2018
Answer: Irregularities after liposuction In the early postoperative period, some irregularities are normal following liposuction. Resolution of swelling and localized areas of infammantion can take up to a few months to improve, and often are helped with massage and compression. Especially in bilateral procedures such as yours, when you have a second similar site like your other arm to compare to, irregularities may seem more apparent to you. But the good news is... if your irregularities are swelling and inflammation, they will likely improve with time- give at LEAST 3 if not 6 months to be sure. If they are not temporary and are deposits of fat left behind, they can likely be fixed with a little touch up procedure that is short and relatively easy to perform.
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Answer: Irregularities after liposuction In the early postoperative period, some irregularities are normal following liposuction. Resolution of swelling and localized areas of infammantion can take up to a few months to improve, and often are helped with massage and compression. Especially in bilateral procedures such as yours, when you have a second similar site like your other arm to compare to, irregularities may seem more apparent to you. But the good news is... if your irregularities are swelling and inflammation, they will likely improve with time- give at LEAST 3 if not 6 months to be sure. If they are not temporary and are deposits of fat left behind, they can likely be fixed with a little touch up procedure that is short and relatively easy to perform.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Skin retraction after liposuction It can take up to 6 months to see the final results of skin tightening after liposuction. What may help your post-op progress is a compression garment which will help keep the edema down and aid in skin retraction, though at three months the utility of the garment is minimal. The lump itself may represent a hematoma or unaspirated fat depending on the liposuction technique. Continue massage and reassess at six months. Of course you should discuss your post-operative progress with your treating surgeon. Good luck!
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Answer: Skin retraction after liposuction It can take up to 6 months to see the final results of skin tightening after liposuction. What may help your post-op progress is a compression garment which will help keep the edema down and aid in skin retraction, though at three months the utility of the garment is minimal. The lump itself may represent a hematoma or unaspirated fat depending on the liposuction technique. Continue massage and reassess at six months. Of course you should discuss your post-operative progress with your treating surgeon. Good luck!
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