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Almost One Wk Post Op, Numbness &swelling

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I am almost one wk post op and I had my inner...

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I am almost one wk post op and I had my inner thighs down to knees, abdominal wrap (upper,lower abs into obliques and low back), back of arms. I had the abdominal wrap done on one day and went back two days later for the inner thighs and and back of arms.

I definitely feel stiff and uncomfortable but trying to move around regularly so I dont stiffen up further. I did drain for a couple of days and have a little residual drainage. Although I dont look too swollen in the mirror, the sensation that I have is numbness which makes me feel like i have elephant arms. The numbness wasnt significant on the first couple of days post op but has increased--I think due to swelling? My abdominal wrap definitely feels numb but beginning to subside.

At this point, I would say the recovery for me is similar to after having birth--stiff, sore, not as mobile as I would like to be. I can definitely see a difference in the mirror (through the compression garment) but I know it will get even better as swelling subsides and I get back to normal.

I would like to know if anyone else experienced numbness. How long? I would also like to know about recovery time.

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Dr. Thomas Su, Tampa

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I am three weeks post op and still numb especially in the abdomen, ifyou stretch out it's almost a tight feeling. Since, you mentioned arms, can you really see a difference, mine look the same after three weeks and I don't know if they will change. My dr. says recovery time is typically 3 months to see final results. I felt alot more numbness in my abdomen than I do my arms.
I need to post my pics so you can see but I had pretty muscular arms prior to the surgery but they were covered with this layer of fat (specifically in the back). I did notice right away that they looked cut. In fact, they looked great right after. But, after a few days--as I heal and swell and deal with this numbness, I dont notice too much difference. I didnt realize that the numbness would be this profound. What are you using to compress your arms? I am using trouser socks with toe cut out, but I was wondering if maybe a better solution?
Hi, I live in Tampa as well and would like to know which doctor you used? Thank you
{shown above to registered users} -he did a fine job. I am doing great, all back to normal and results are excellent. It's funny because I do not want to compromise my results so I eat well and excercise 5 days a week. Feel free to use my name if you do see him--Michelle
Had a full thigh job done 7/1 and have just recently gotten past most of the numbness. Doctor told me it was due to nerves that were damaged during the procedure(s). Don't be surprised if you begin to feel hot wiggly needle pains in your treated areas once the healing process really gets going. Also had upper arms done 7/9 - not nearly as much discomfort as with my thighs. Good luck with your healing and I hope you get the results you are hoping for.
Yes, from the cpomments of the people at the local forum, i gathered that the thighs will cause more discomfort compared tothe other areas..especially if one does the inner thighs. I did my outer...and yes, I ache when I stand up frm sitting down and when I sit down after standing up! Any movements tht require the thigh muscles to work extra hard...I will experience some aches. It's been 5 days for me.
Yes, I had numbness on each side of my hips. It does go away along with the swelling. I was sore to the touch prob for 4 weeks.
I read that there's a proper compression garments for the arms. Perhaps you ought to get those instead?
I had batwings and some fatty tissue on my biceps. My doctor suctioned apx. 1 lb from each lower arm and routed the laser & suction up as far around the inside of my upper arm toward my biceps as she could. My arms look much better than they did prior to the surgery. I also experience a tightness (still) in treated areas. One in particular is on the inside of my left thigh where I have an area of scar tissue apx. 8" long. The backs of my arms also feel tight, particularly after a heavy workout. You say your doctor estimated 3 mos for final results ... mine said up to 8 mos, so don't give up hope.
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