I'm 9 days post arm liposuction. I have a big hard lump and a dent on my inner arm. Is this normal? (Photo)

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I had liposuction on my arms 9 days ago and I now have a big hard lump on my inner arm along with a dent. The lump is painful when you touch it and it also hurts when I stretch my arm out. I told my doctor and she put me on a stronger antibiotic. She didn't say if it was an infection or not, but she said she wanted to take precaution. Has anyone seen something like this before in that area?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It takes weeks to see the results of liposuction and swelling can last for months. Massage, RF treatments and hyperbaric oxygen will drastically reduce swelling. In my practice most of my patients have very little pain 1 week after following my liposuction post-op protocol. I suggest speaking with your physician. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

You should return to your plastic surgeon to make sure that you do not have a fluid collection or infection in your arm.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

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.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Some lumpiness and uneven contours are not uncommon after liposuction.There are variety of factors that can contribute to this.If you don't have evidence of an infection then you should not be treated with anabiotic's.Do not judge results early.You need a minimum of six weeks but 3 to 6 months is more realistic to judge the final results. Continue following up with your doctor.Hopefully she's a board-certified plastic surgeon.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

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