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$5900 for just the arms. The doctor left the incisions (tiny) incisions open for the fluid to drain out of. It took 3 days for it to stop. My arms look better than they ever have - I'm thrilled every time I look in the mirror.

My surgery was just 6 days ago. My arms drained like a seive (sp?). I don't see much with the rest of my body yet but they only drained a little. I bet it just has to do with how long the body takes to absorb all the fluids.

Did you have a lot of drainage from your arms? I have noticed that my arms showed immediate results but they also drained continually for the first 3 days. The other areas didn't drain much and I can see only slight results with them. I'm assuming that as the fluid is absorbed it will be more apparent.

Expect bruising - I think those that have minimal bruising are the exception or they just had their stomach done. I am covered in bruises everywhere except my stomach and was told by my doctor to expect it. It is day 5 for me and I still have some draining from my arms and the bruising is getting better. There is also some lumpiness - this is expected as well. It takes some time for it all to even out. I have already scheduled massages to help with the lumps. Be aware that if you have your stomach done you won't necessarily get bruises there but you will probably have a rather grotesque swelling and bruising of your pubic area. My doctor had warned me and also someone on this site warned us. They weren't kidding!!!

I'm in Seattle looking for a plastic surgeon. Could you share who you used? I'm thinking about Dr Gottlieb - have you heard anything about him?