I am 5 days out of surgery from having Smart Lipo done on my arms. I have a terrible pain by my funny bone and I think it may be my ulnar nerve, but I am not sure. It hurts to bend my arms, especially my right one. It hurts to even touch it, yet there is no bruising around that area. Is this nerve damage? And if it is, will it go away? Any information pertaining this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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August 15, 2011
Answer: Nerve pain in elbow from Smart Lipo
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
SmartLipo works by utilizing laser energy to disrupt (rupture the cell membrane) the fat cells, allowing the lipid "slurry" to be easily aspirated via small cannulas. The laser energy is said to be "strong enough" to stimulate subdermal collagen synthesis and contracture,...
In my preactice, I recommend the use of true first stage compression guarment only for the first 7-10 days, 23hrs/day to limit third spacing of fluif into the newly created liposuction cavity or channels. Compression more than 28mmHG beyind 10 days may infact compromise the recovering...
If the fat was not suctioned, then chances are not much was melted since larger amounts usually need to be suctioned. That means you probably only had a tiny bit of improvement but not enough for you to notice a huge difference. While smartlipo can firm the skin a bit and reduce cellulite, it...
