I had arm lipo. I can’t feel my pinky or the next finger halfway. And that part of my palm is red and feels like it is on pins and needles. Based on this i believe something happened to my Ulner nerve. Either Culpit Nerve or Ulner Nerve Symdrome. Do you think with reduced swelling it will go back to normal? How long do you suspect?
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Answer: Can't feel pinky or next finger halfway after arm lipo. Damage to Ulner Nerve? Will it go back to normal with reduced swelling?
As someone who basically only performs liposuction and also sits on the american board of plastic surgery safety committee I can tell you that yes large volume fat transfer is not safe enough in my opinion to be practiced as often as it is. The main issue is fat emboli which can cause immediate...
Thank you for your question! After liposuction, it is common for you to urinate frequently in order to rid your body of the excess water and swelling. However if there is any concern regarding color, clarity or smell, it is best that you be examined by your plastic surgeon to have blood or u...
Thank you for asking about your liposuction recovery.
I am sorry your recovery is so difficult.You are clearly quite bruised and apparently have a seroma (fluid) or hematoma (blood) collection.No one can answer your question without examining you.You can faint from fear of the needle or from...