Arm pain after brachioplasty. Could the compression sleeves by too tight?

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I had brachioplasty 8 days ago. Today they switched me from an XL compression sleeve to a large. They also removed three stitches (the rest being internal and dissolvable). Suddenly today my arm (mainly the right one) has been throbbing and is painful. Could the compression sleeves be too tight now?

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is possible that the compression sleeve is too tight. But any acute change like this could also mean something else is going on. Best to contact your plastic surgeon and be evaluated to make sure.Best of luck!

Edward I. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for your question. Although the compression sleeve being too tight can be the cause of the pain, a sudden increase in pain on one side can mean that something else is going on. I would contact your plastic surgeon to see if anything needs to be done.

Arm pain after brachioplasty. Could the compression sleeves by too tight?

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