Smartlipo arms - what can I do to recover as quickly as possible?

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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?

Basil Pakeman, MD · Answer

Thank you for our question.  This is the normal postop swelling after your procedure.  The some of the final results will be apparent in about 4-6 weeks with the final result in about 6 months . Just get it time and hang in there. keep following, your surgeon instruction with garment use and the massages.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.It can take four to six months to heal with smart lipo. Continue to follow your surgeons instructions and contact him or her with any concerns. Best of luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, it's too soon to tell what your final results will be. You may have swelling which can last 3-6 months after Smart Lipo. I have my patients wear compression for 3-6 weeks straight then overnight for 3-6 months after their procedure. I also recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. For best results with treatments like Smart Lipo, I recommend adding a combination of radiofrequency treatments like Vanquish, Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra for skin tightening and with Z wave/Cellutone for skin smoothing. In order to get the best results, a VASER HI DEF procedure is needed to get more contouring and definition. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

Gregory Chambon, MD · Answer

The upper arm area is by far the slowest area to fully heal (up to 6 months). I recommend the garment 24/7 for 2 weeks, 12 hours a day for 4 more weeks, and then as often as you want to keep comfortable esp with activity using your arms and weight training. You can't use the garment too much.

Daniela Dadurian, MD · Answer

I typically tell my patients to keep their garment on for 24 hours for 2 weeks. I hope this information helps. Good luck!

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