Chronic pain and pressure 7 months after arm lift

Hi Donnamcc-2000, Thank you for your history. I am sorry you are having problems seven months after an arm lift, arm reduction, or brachioplasty. From your description, your post arm lift arm pain is probably due to either arm swelling and/or scar tissue.

Initially, arm swelling after a brachioplasty is normal. However, swelling seven months after an arm lift is not normal. Arm swelling can lead to pressure and compression of the nerves in the arm and thus, lead to pain. Scarring can also lead to compression of the arm nerves and result in arm pain.
In terms of treatment, there are several options: lymphatic massage, deep tissue massage, scar release massage, vibration therapy, compression garments, cavitation, acupuncture, injection of steroids or %FU and even repeat surgery. I would suggest you try all of them to find which modality works best for you. Good luck. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding chronic pain and pressure 7 months after arm lift.

If you have any more questions regarding the arm lift, arm reduction, brachioplasty or arm crease fat grafting, please contact my office. Since a brachioplasty or arm lift surgery is a difficult procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of arm lifts. Do your research. Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 arm lifts. Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

I have not heard of this issue before, however I do not do armlift and arm lipo at the same time. Instead I liposuction aggressively and InMode the areas a few months before. After letting things heal and soften, I then excise just skin.

Since the process started after healing for 6 weeks, I would continue to see the plastic surgeon and continue stretching the arms. Best Wishes!!

I'm sorry to hear of the issues you are experiencing. Unfortunately without an exam or more information it's difficult to say what is occurring. It sounds as though you have been exploring the correct options for relief. I hope that you find answers.