I have tried two different varieties of compression garments one 3/4 sleeve and one short sleeved both seem to aggravate the condition. Is this typical? Should I continue wearing a compression garment? Also the elbow area is very painful.
June 4, 2015
Answer: Arm Liposuction Thank you for your question about arm liposuction. While lipo to the arm area can be painful due to excess swelling you may also wish to discuss a post-operative nutrition plan with your provider. They may wish to try a different or stronger method of compression. Whatever you decide best to continue speaking directly with the plastic surgeon who performed your procedure. -Dr. Coan
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June 4, 2015
Answer: Arm Liposuction Thank you for your question about arm liposuction. While lipo to the arm area can be painful due to excess swelling you may also wish to discuss a post-operative nutrition plan with your provider. They may wish to try a different or stronger method of compression. Whatever you decide best to continue speaking directly with the plastic surgeon who performed your procedure. -Dr. Coan
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June 4, 2015
Answer: Hand swelling after arm liposuction What you describe is common.There are two ways to deal with this.One is to use a garment that has less compression, and the second is to add compression to the forearm and hand.I suggest you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.It would be inappropriate for any of us to change your prescribed postoperative treatment plan.Best of luck, Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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June 4, 2015
Answer: Hand swelling after arm liposuction What you describe is common.There are two ways to deal with this.One is to use a garment that has less compression, and the second is to add compression to the forearm and hand.I suggest you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.It would be inappropriate for any of us to change your prescribed postoperative treatment plan.Best of luck, Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
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