Can I use ice pack for swelling after 9 days post op Smart Lipo upper arms?

I'm sorry to read that you're still experiencing discomfort after your Smartlipo procedure. Although, it is not unheard of to still have some pain at 9 days. Ice or a cold compress is unlikely to do much for your swelling, but it may relieve some tenderness. Apply the cold compress for about 20 minutes at a time; a few times daily should be helpful. Be sure to use the cold compress over your compression garment, so the garment remains in place properly. I’m also a big proponent of NSAIDs like ibuprofen for post op pain and swelling after liposuction.

Thanks for your question and sorry that you are having this concern – was this not gone over with you during your consultation so that all of the post-op concerns are reviewed before the procedure and gone over again when you are done – this seems fairly standard to me. And I don’t understand that the office is closed – we all have answering services or a way to be communicated with – if you do not, then this would not be my choice to have this kind of procedure performed. Ice at this point will not probably do too much but I would do it until you can connect with the doctor, see the doctor, and make sure that nothing else is going on that one would be worried about. Get in touch with your provider if this is a major concern.

at 9 days, the ice will have little effect on swelling. if you find that it helps with the discomfort, then ice is a good idea. Otherwise it is a waste of time.good luckdavid berman md