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Upper Arm Liposuction a Month Ago-- Should I Be Concerned by Lumps/stiffness/pain/discoloration?

I had liposuction on my upper arms a month ago. I'm 40, not overweight, good skin tightness. Went to a respected area plastic surgeon and am happy with the size reduction. But.... My arms are still uncomfortable-- not acute pain, but definite discomfort when moving or touching them, and the flesh still looks mottled, lumpy, and somewhat discolored on the inner arms. Should I be concerned, or is this fairly normal after a month? If normal, when can I expect to stop looking so unsightly? Thanks!

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Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
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Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
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Dr. Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS
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