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Scar tissue usually resolves on its own in about 3-6 months. If the procedure was done improperly and the surgeon made the skin too thin, then it will never resolve without intervention such as a fat graft/transfer to the area
I'm not sure when you had your procedure. To help decrease scar tissue and improve final results, I recommend adding cellutone/z wave to remove scar tissue and improve the skin’s appearance, vanquish for further fat removal, and exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening. For the first 3-6 months, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease any swelling. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
It is important to have aggressive massage to prevent the scar tissue from building up and if it is starting to now, then either resume massage or have the massage more often. Also discuss this with your surgeon.
You can get arm liposuction but the risks of infection and swelling are much greater. And you may have had a sentinel node as this is the usual procedure and the sentinel node dissection has a much lower risk profile.
Thank you for asking about your arm compression garments. I am sorry you are disappointed.Ace wraps are excellent for arm surgery - easily adjusted and easy to get on.You can go on line and search for arm compression garments.They need to stop above the elbow and have a strap that goes across...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.Liposution removes fat between the skin and the muscle.It will not affect your internal organs.However your stiffness may be from scarring between skin and muscle.It can be treated if needed with steroid or 5FU injections.I suggest you return to see...
