Years after Lipo of arms, why are they wavy and lumpy?

The best way to correct post lipo deformities of the arm would be with a brachioplasty. In minor cases fat graft can help. This may have been over resected with the liposuction, although some people get contour abnormalities even if the procedure was done correctly.  

Thanks for your inquiry. 
Unfortunately, one of the risks of liposuction is having irregularities
in the skin.  It is important to see a
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your liposuction just to ensure that they
use the right technique because using the wrong technique like using a very
large cannula or sectioning superficially can all cause these
irregularities.  This is especially true
for areas like the arms that do not tend to have a lot of fat.  The irregularities are very difficult to
improve once they are there and after 8 years, they probably will not get
better on their own.  I would suggest a
consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to further discuss your
options. 

Please post photos for further evaluation and treatment advice. I suggest seeing a VASER HI definition sculpting physician who can evaluate what type of procedure is needed and if revision and fat grafting are needed. Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question.  The dents and irregular contour were most likely from uneven liposuction and unless addressed during your brachioplasty they would likely remain to some extent.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation, they can offer you the best treatment option based on an in-person examination.  

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on
your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult
with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than
fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed
performing a thigh lift…

Hello and thank you for the questionSometimes the procedures don't shoe the expected results or desired ones, but always there's the option of reevaluation and second opinions on the matter.There's not pictures to evaluate the condition of your arms but sometimes this lumps can be seen after a liposuction. Hope you find a  Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that can give you the best option for your arms.Best of lucks.

A brachioplasty can improve the contour of your arms but expect some lumpiness from the liposuction to remain.  You might even need fine tuning of the contour after the brachioplasty utilizing fat grafting to selected areas.      I believe that very few people who don't like their arms are liposuction candidates.  Most patients would benefit from a brachioplasty since they have loose or hanging skin.  Make sure you are seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon

You would have to be seen in person to determine what might be possible with a brachioplasty. Best of luck.