Swelling After Bilateral Brachioplasty

asked 1 year ago by blingblingmands in Scotland
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: elbows, normal, swelling

Hello, I have swelling in my elbow joint which has started 6 days post brachioplasty, only in my left arm. Is this normal? Thanks

11 answers to Swelling After Bilateral Brachioplasty

Swelling after Brachioplasty

Thank you for the question. Some degree of swelling around the elbow is very normal after brachioplasty surgeries. However, if you have significant asymmetrical swelling this may be of more concern. Also if you truly have swelling in the elbow joint itself this would be of concern as well. It is always best for patients to be seen by their operating plastic surgeon with any signs or symptoms of concern. I hope this helps.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Unilateral swelling at the elbow 6 days after a brachioplasty

Swelling after a brachioplasty is quite normal and can even be asymmetric which can be related to activities or even positioning. However, it can also represent a fluid collection. Therefore, you should contact your plastic surgeon and have him/her assess the situation.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Swelling at elbow after arm lift

Hi. your swelling is probably just normal, expected post-operative swelling. It could also possibly be a fluid collection (seroma or hematoma), which might require treatment. Your surgeon should take a look at it, just to make sure... All the best,

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after brachioplasty is normal.

Swelling after any surgery is normal but it should be symmetrical on each side. Localized swelling at the elbow is likely due to a blood or fluid collection from the surgery. These are best and easily treated by aspirating the fluid with a needle in the office. This may need to be done a few times to get full resolution. Elevation of the arms and mild compressive dressings over the site can help speed the correction. Make sure your surgeon is aware of... more

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Localized swelling after arm lift

While swelling is typical after an arm lift, be sure to tell your plastic surgeon about it. Sometimes, a localized swelling may be a fluid collection (seroma or lymphoceole) that should be treated sooner rather than later. Most often, a needle drainage takes care of it.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Arm lift swelling

Arm swelling after a brachioplasty and certainly only six days post surgery is relatively normal. If you ahve concerns speak to your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Arm Waddle: Brachioplasty: Arm lift and tuck

Generally this is normal due to the interruptuon in lymphaticovenous circulation due to the tourniquet like effect of the scar. However, there are other ptoential more serious causes which should be evaluated by your surgeon.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after brachioplasty

Some swelling is normal after surgery, and may be more significant on one arm or the other after brachioplasty. Your plastic surgeon should evaluate you to determine whether the swelling is due to a localized collection of blood or fluid, which may require additional treatment.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Brachioplasty Expectations

blingblingmands, Swelling 6 days following nearly any procedure is normal. Be sure to keep close follow up with your plastic surgeon. If you have any concerns, call him/her and schedule early follow up. Most swelling is normal, but on rare occasion, it can be an early sign of infection or seroma.

Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Swelling 6 days after brachioplasty

This could just be normal post op swelling but ti also could be a seroma, which is a collection of fluid in the surgical site. These usually present after the drains are removed. You should check in with your surgeon. If he/she thinks it's a seroma, it can be drained in the exam room.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Brachioplasty

Swelling after Brachioplasty is normal. Elevate the arm as much as possible. Compression garment also helps minimize the swelling. it also puts pressure on the scar which is good for flatenning of the scar.