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Axillary Liposuction and Risk of Lymphoedema.

PlasticPragmatistAug 12, 2016
A recent consultation with a surgeon regarding light liposuction to the auxillae (fairly low, next to the breast, not high into the armpit) went well, however, I was warned about the risk of lymphoedema as a result of surgery. Please can someone contextualise how significant a risk this is with this kind of surgery? Was this warning a formality or a genuine risk? Should I be worried? Thanks!

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Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia, MD
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Answered on Aug 15, 2016
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I agree that it's early and you should continue your program you described. The garment should be firm, not tight. Good luck and see your surgeon for opinion.

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The lumpiness, swelling, itching and hardness after a surgery like you had typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. It can easily ...

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Thank you for your question and the photos. It might be wise to continue a bit more with massages or talk to your surgeon and see if an additional treatment would help you better. Best of luck

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