I had a lumpectomy and axillary node dissection. Im scheduled for a abdomniplasty revision with bbl and arm lipo in july 2017. Are these procedures, especially the arm lipo ok to have done?
September 29, 2016
Answer: Arm lips after lymph node dissection Excellent question. Ultimately this is at the discretion of your chosen surgeon. If you had a sentinel lymph node biopsy (which is the removal typically of only 1-2 nodes), you might be ok to proceed so long as you understand there might be increased risks of prolonged postoperative swelling. I would likely avoid performing arm liposuction in a patient who had a formal axillary dissection (removal of most or all axillary nodes) as these patients are already at some risk of lymphedema and may clear fluid associated with the procedure at a significantly impaired rate.
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September 29, 2016
Answer: Arm lips after lymph node dissection Excellent question. Ultimately this is at the discretion of your chosen surgeon. If you had a sentinel lymph node biopsy (which is the removal typically of only 1-2 nodes), you might be ok to proceed so long as you understand there might be increased risks of prolonged postoperative swelling. I would likely avoid performing arm liposuction in a patient who had a formal axillary dissection (removal of most or all axillary nodes) as these patients are already at some risk of lymphedema and may clear fluid associated with the procedure at a significantly impaired rate.
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Arm Liposuction after Axillary Node Dissection/Radiation I assume if you had axillary node dissection and lumpectomy, you have also had radiation to the breast. I think liposuction of the arm could lead to lymphedema as you have a predisposition at this point. Better to focus on the abdomen and butt and accept your arms than have a devastating complication. Be sure to talk to your surgeons about your concerns. Also ask your breast surgeon his/her opinion. Best wishes.
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Arm Liposuction after Axillary Node Dissection/Radiation I assume if you had axillary node dissection and lumpectomy, you have also had radiation to the breast. I think liposuction of the arm could lead to lymphedema as you have a predisposition at this point. Better to focus on the abdomen and butt and accept your arms than have a devastating complication. Be sure to talk to your surgeons about your concerns. Also ask your breast surgeon his/her opinion. Best wishes.
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