What if arm compression causes hand swelling after Lipo?

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My arm compression sleeves caused my hand to swell 3 days after lipo- what can I do? Will my results be ruined?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can happen sometimes. I recommend following up with your Doctor to make sure your compression garment fits. I have my patients wear customized compression after their procedure. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. Best, Dr. Emer

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Veronica.  Your experience is not unusual, and I always warn my arm liposuction patients to watch out for hand swelling caused by the compression garment after arm liposuction surgery. I always advise them to remove the garment if the hands starts to swell and only use it periodically. Follow up with your plastic surgeon to confirm my advice. Good luck.

Alex Campbell, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Swelling after liposuction is quite common. It's best to follow your surgeons specific advice post-operatively. We typically have our patients wear compression garments on the areas we did liposuction to help the skin and underlying tissues re-adhere as well as reduce swelling. However, if you garments are too tight they can restrict lymphatic drainage and blood flow leading to more swelling and complications. I'd highly suggest you contact your surgeon's office regarding your plan. Best of luck!

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