Is sagging and lumps normal during arm lipo recovery?

November 23, 2008
Asked By:likklean cute in jamaica

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?

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June 15, 2017

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August 7, 2017

Answer: Arm liposuction

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January 20, 2016

Answer: It is not usual to have some lumps at the three month stage after liposuction.

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January 20, 2016

Answer: It is not usual to have some lumps at the three month stage after liposuction.

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December 11, 2013

Answer: Wait, massage - Liposuction revision may be needed

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December 11, 2013

Answer: Wait, massage - Liposuction revision may be needed

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January 20, 2016

Answer: Skin retraction after liposuction

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January 20, 2016

Answer: Skin retraction after liposuction

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