Thank you for your question. It is normal to experience firm lumps after surgery. This is part of the inflammation of your tissues. These should soften and resolve over the next several months.It is also important to bring all of your concerns to the attention of your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He/she will have the best ability to determine if there are any problems with healing.Good luck!
Thank you for your question regarding bumps and lumps in upper arm after an arm lift or brachioplasty. What you are experiencing sounds normal. This sounds like normal upper arm scar tissue. However, it is very important that you follow up with your plastic surgeon to be sure these bumps and lumps are not hematomas or seromas. Please check with your plastic surgeon, but to break up the arm scar tissue, I would suggest deep tissue massage. I would do this 2-3 times a day. In addition, I would suggest you continue to wear your arm garment. I hope this answers your question regarding bumps and lumps in your upper arms after an armlift. If you have any other questions about healing after an armlift or brachioplasty, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen
