Arm Liposuction Nerve Injury - How Long to Heal?

A crush or traction injury to a nerve after liposuction is common.  You likely have a neuropraxia, which means the nerve is not cut, just stunned. By definition, it should get better by 8 weeks from the time of injury.  Be patient, massage the area to reduce swelling and continue to wear your compression garment.

It is very common for the arms to feel very achy and swollen following liposuction on this site. We use our arms frequently throughout the day. This activity can cause swelling in the wrists and fingers. Try to elevate your arms when you have opportunity. Even try elevating them when you get a bathroom break at work, every little bit can help. Be sure that your garment is snug also. You want to make sure to have your arms measured for your garment so you can guarantee that is the proper size. This will ensure it does NOT cause more harm than good. The "creepy crawly" feelings you are having are completely normal. Just try to bear with at and be compliant to your post op instructions and you should be very pleased with you end results. Best of Luck!