Pain After Tumescent Liposuction Despite Being Healed

I had Tumescent liposuction on my arms on May 29, 2009. I still have a lot of pain. I am not draining anymore, and the incisions have healed nicely. Is there anything I can do to reduce the pain my arms?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by hillr in sarasota fl

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Tumescent Lipo

Continuing to wear the compression garment can help and avoid doing too much activity. Thank you for your question and good luck with everything.

Pain from liposuction, not fully healed

Though you mention you arms are not longer draining you are far from being fully healed. The inflammation will last a bit longer and an over the counter anti-inflammatory is your best bet for comfort. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Pain after liposuction

Liposuction is a very effective and popular technique for body contouring. After such procedure, patients may experience some swelling, bruising and discomfort. This typically results quickly as the swelling goes away on its own. Immediately after a liposuction, patients may experience a small amount of drainage through liposuction incisions. This is nothing to be concerned of as this is only the fluid that was added to the treated area that allow your doctor to remove the fat safely and... more

Liposuction and post-op

You are only a few weeks out from your surgery. It takes several weeks if not months to completely heal from this procedure. Give it some time and take it easy if you are uncomfortable. If you have a lot of pain you should probably see your doctor to be evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You are not healed!

I would recommend Advil or other nsaids if you can tolerate them. You may also want to get massages, warm baths, stretching exercises. You likely still have deep bruising, and it may take a few months to be completely pain free. Don't get discouraged. sek