Thigh and arm lift 7 weeks post op - is this discomfort normal? Am I healing normally? (photos)

April 4, 2018
Asked By:BerBeroo in UK

Had extended thigh lift (& lipo) and an arm lift 7 wks ago. Thighs are very tight at scar line with large hard sore lumps;constant pain around the areas where lipo completed. Arms tight with one arm in particular having extensive “numb” pain from my elbow down to my wrist; jagging needle type pain in my underarm. Surgeon advised recovering well 3 weeks ago and ended care. Told final swelling and numbness would go away in 6 months. Do my scars look normal at this stage? Is this pain normal?

10 photos

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
April 7, 2018

Answer: Scar concerns after arm/thigh lift.

Joubin Gabbay, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
April 7, 2018

Answer: Scar concerns after arm/thigh lift.

Joubin Gabbay, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Thigh Lift

Everything you need to know about Thigh Lift

  • 83% worth it
  • 526.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $12,355
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Thigh Lift

Everything you need to know about Thigh Lift

  • 83% worth it
  • 526.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $12,355
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT