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What's causing my extremely swollen hands and arms after BBL and breast implant surgery? (Photo)

I am eight days post BBL and breast implant surgery, and ever since, my hands and arms are extremely swollen. I have general swelling throughout my body due to surgery however i'm confused as to why my hands have swollen so much. Could this be caused by blood having been drawn from and IV having been entered into my hands and wrists?

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Severe extremity swelling after BBL

November 25th, 2016
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Without knowing how much fluid you were given at the time of surgery, or the details of how much fat was removed and re injected, it is hard to give any opinion. Please show your surgeon in person your swelling. Best wishes. 

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Francisco Canales, MD
November 25th, 2016

Severe extremity swelling after BBL

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Without knowing how much fluid you were given at the time of surgery, or the details of how much fat was removed and re injected, it is hard to give any opinion. Please show your surgeon in person your swelling. Best wishes. 

Learn more: http://www.enhanceyourimage.com/procedures/brazilian-butt-lift.cfm

Francisco Canales, MD

What's causing my extremely swollen hands and arms after BBL and breast implant surgery? (Photo)

November 28th, 2016
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Please Follow up with your surgeon. Swollen can occur but sometimes


Best of luck!!!

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Mel T. Ortega, MD
November 28th, 2016

What's causing my extremely swollen hands and arms after BBL and breast implant surgery? (Photo)

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Please Follow up with your surgeon. Swollen can occur but sometimes


Best of luck!!!

Learn more: http://spectrum-aesthetics.com/brazilian-butt-lift/

Mel T. Ortega, MD

What's causing my extremely swollen hands and arms after BBL and breast implant surgery?

November 25th, 2016
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Sometimes generalized swelling can occur, but it is always a good idea to get your guidance from your surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
November 25th, 2016

What's causing my extremely swollen hands and arms after BBL and breast implant surgery?

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Sometimes generalized swelling can occur, but it is always a good idea to get your guidance from your surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Swollen hands

November 24th, 2016
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it is a but unusual to develop hand swelling like this after your surgery. Best to check in with your surgeon.

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Steven Wallach, MD
November 24th, 2016

Swollen hands

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it is a but unusual to develop hand swelling like this after your surgery. Best to check in with your surgeon.

Learn more: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/breast/breast-augmentation/

Steven Wallach, MD

Brazilian Butt Lift/ Fat grafting/Liposuction/ High Definition Procedures/Butt Implants

November 24th, 2016
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I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

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Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
November 24th, 2016

Brazilian Butt Lift/ Fat grafting/Liposuction/ High Definition Procedures/Butt Implants

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I appreciate your question.

Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Learn more: http://beverlyhillsbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

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