I had a bilateral armlift 6 weeks ago out of state. At 3 week postop visit I showed Doc some swelling & tenderness just below inner side of right elbow. He said it was normal, massage from wrist up, keep arms elevated & wear comp garment another week. The CG I got from Doc came 1.5-2" below elbows. I quit wearing CG 4 weeks postop & swelling improved. A couple days ago I noticed swelling in right wrist & forearm. I also noticed a lump below rt elbow & it's a little hard & tender. Suggestions?
September 16, 2015
Answer: Forearm swelling after Brachioplasty i would suggest you see your PS again with your questions. Often with compression sleeves the forearm and hands swell because they don't drain as well with the compression at the elbow. Sometimes patients do develop seromas or fluid collections that cause swelling and tenderness. These can be drained with a needle in the office. Keep an eye out for redness, fever, etc.
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September 16, 2015
Answer: Forearm swelling after Brachioplasty i would suggest you see your PS again with your questions. Often with compression sleeves the forearm and hands swell because they don't drain as well with the compression at the elbow. Sometimes patients do develop seromas or fluid collections that cause swelling and tenderness. These can be drained with a needle in the office. Keep an eye out for redness, fever, etc.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Forearm swelling Swelling around the elbow is very common- keeping them elevated puts the elbow at a low point so it can stay swollen longer. Especially with compression not going all the way to the wrist. Firm spots are also common and part of the temporary healing process which can take upto 6-12 months.Warm gentle massage and time willhelp. Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.
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September 17, 2015
Answer: Forearm swelling Swelling around the elbow is very common- keeping them elevated puts the elbow at a low point so it can stay swollen longer. Especially with compression not going all the way to the wrist. Firm spots are also common and part of the temporary healing process which can take upto 6-12 months.Warm gentle massage and time willhelp. Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.
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