I had liposuction 6 month ago in still on pain but my arm getting small the shape different than others arm (Photo)

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Age 26 years weight 76 kg

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

At 6 months after arm liposuction, some firmness, swelling, and sensitivity can still improve, but ongoing pain and a visible difference between the two arms should be assessed in person. In the photos, there appears to be asymmetry and uneven contour around the upper arm/adjacent back area, but photos alone cannot tell whether this is residual swelling, scar tissue, uneven fat removal, skin retraction, or another issue.

The most important step is to return to your operating surgeon or see another board-certified plastic surgeon for an exam. They can check for firmness, tenderness, fluid collection, nerve-type pain, skin quality, and whether the contour difference changes when you move your arm. If there is a lump, increasing swelling, redness, warmth, drainage, fever, or worsening pain, you should be seen promptly.

If the issue is swelling or scar tissue, time, compression, lymphatic massage, ultrasound therapy, or physical therapy may help, but only under your surgeon's guidance. If there is a true contour irregularity or over-resection, revision options such as fat grafting, limited liposuction, or scar release are usually considered only after the tissues are stable, often closer to 9-12 months or longer. Pain should be evaluated before planning any cosmetic revision.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Bright112399,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Too much fat has been removed from both arms which is leaving an unnatural shape. Fat injections or Sculptra injections could be done to improve the contour.

Kamol Pansritum, MD · Answer

After liposuction, When the fat is removed from the subcutaneous tissue, something called scar tissue will form in those tissue. Sometimes the body will ache and feel pain on the surgical areas. So, to relieve the pain I recommend to massage your arms and do stretching.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are having since your liposuction.  At six months post op you should not be experiencing regular pain. You may want to consider a revision to improve the contour of the arms.  See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.

Pulkit Arora, MBBS, MS, MCh · Answer

You definitely need a revision liposuction with touch ups after proper marking. The shape needs refinement

I had liposuction 6 month ago in still on pain but my arm getting small the shape different than others arm (Photo)

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