Can a blown vein after a brachioplasty increase nerve pain?

December 23, 2022
Asked By:uhsticks12 in Kansas City, Missouri

I had a bilateral brachioplasty in March 2022. I had some light nerve pain even after the procedure, like including past 6 months out. I knew this was a complication of the procedure. Yesterday, I had to get blood drawn and I had a vein blow. I got blood drawn from one of the veins in the inner elbow and now I’m having more pain. It hurts more now than it did yesterday, and I feel the pain near the wrist and back of my arm. Is this normal?

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August 5, 2024

Answer: Pain

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October 16, 2023

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December 28, 2022

Answer: Fragile veins around surgery site

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Answer: Fragile veins around surgery site

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Answer: Nerve pain

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