I just had smartlipo done on my upper arms (back of them) and besides the armpits (where the bra goes). He removed around 300cc’s on each arm/armpit area. I’m wondering, what can I do to recover as quickly as possible? I was told to wear compression 24/7 the first week, then 12 hours a day for the following three weeks, is this what’s best? What’s the difference in recovery between smartlipo on arms and on abdomen/flanks? I’m 1 day postop and see absolutely no difference. Is it normal?
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June 28, 2019
Answer: Postop Swelling, Smartlipo
Basil Pakeman, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Hi and
welcome to our forum!
Congratulations
on your recent procedure...The procedure of liposuction is an
"insult" to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which will initially
totally obscure the operative result. The
purpose of a compression garment is to prevent bleeding and...
Smart Lipo of the upper arms is one of slowest areas to heal (up to 6 months). During that time, uneven swelling and deep bruising will steadily improve. Skin will become smoother and tighten. Matter of fact, I saw a patient I did this procedure on 3 years ago, and commented " My arms look ...
Hi and welcome to our
forum!
Congratulations on your
recent procedure...The procedure of liposuction is an
"insult" to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which will
initially totally obscure the operative result. The purpose of a
compression garment is to prevent bleeding and...