Bubble skin on arm lift stitches, what are these? (photos)

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I had arm lift surgery a week ago and I lifted my arms today to check under my armpit and saw these weird bubble skin things by my incisions what are these??? Do I have to be worried?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what these areas that look like bubble skin on arm lift stitches are all about. Thank you for your question and your pictures. The picture you have attached are essentially normal. This is the heaped-up skin in the incision. Over time it will smooth—your plastic surgeon attempts to minimize pressure on the incision by placing tension on the underlying skin. Over time, this will all flatten out. In my opinion, there is nothing to worry about at this time. If you're deeply concerned, you mustou follow up with your plastic surgeon. With time these areas of bubble skin will disappear. This has to do with routine healing and relaxation of tension lines. In your plastic surgeon's request that you wear, comI would strongly suggest pressure garments after your surgery. I hope I've answered your question regarding what these areas that look like bubble skin on arm lift stitches are all about. 
Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Those look like normal swelling and healing of the incisions which is temporary.Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. There's no way for me now what the cause is just by looking at a picture, but if I had to guess - it looks like swollen tissues with suture material in between. To address your concerns so soon after surgery, I recommend you bring this up with your plastic surgeon. Congratulations on your new arms! Best wishes on the rest of your healing. Dr. ALDO

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