Everything looks good with my breast. My only concern is the swelling of my right arm. It was swollen, as expected for about 3dsys post op, but now it’s back. Any suggestions?
January 1, 2018
Answer: Swelling in arm It is not abnormal to have swelling following an arm lift several weeks after surgery. I would make sure you are following your surgeon's instructions for elevation and compression wear. If the swelling is just below the garment, the garment may be the cause. Also, in patient's that have swelling in their dominant hand it can be from overuse and lack of elevation. I would discuss this with your surgeon as it is rare, but patients can also get a blood clot in the arm. This is more likely in the scenario of asymmetric swelling or pain in the affected arm. To be on the safe side I would call your surgeon to discuss the swelling.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Swelling in arm It is not abnormal to have swelling following an arm lift several weeks after surgery. I would make sure you are following your surgeon's instructions for elevation and compression wear. If the swelling is just below the garment, the garment may be the cause. Also, in patient's that have swelling in their dominant hand it can be from overuse and lack of elevation. I would discuss this with your surgeon as it is rare, but patients can also get a blood clot in the arm. This is more likely in the scenario of asymmetric swelling or pain in the affected arm. To be on the safe side I would call your surgeon to discuss the swelling.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Swelling and brachioplasty Thank you for your question. Some swelling would be expected after surgery of this nature. If one side is significantly more swollen than another then you should seek advice from your surgical team. It may simply be that adjustment in compression garment is required. It may be that you sleep more on one side than another. But I would advise speaking with your surgeon to check that everything is ok. Good luck.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Swelling and brachioplasty Thank you for your question. Some swelling would be expected after surgery of this nature. If one side is significantly more swollen than another then you should seek advice from your surgical team. It may simply be that adjustment in compression garment is required. It may be that you sleep more on one side than another. But I would advise speaking with your surgeon to check that everything is ok. Good luck.
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