I had lipo of back of arms, circumferential thighs & abdo 5 days ago. I now have pitting oedema of both arms & cramping of both hands & feet. I had it done overseas & I'm back home now so I can't see my doctor- any ideas what could be causing it?
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Answer: Cramping post Lipo 5 days ago, what could be causing this?
This actually can be a common situation. Healing and softening of treated areas can take several months after liposuction. The best approach is to let your surgeon see how you are doing and help you along.
Your arm skin has striae, suggesting the skin has lost elasticity and will not retract after lipo. I would recommend very conservative liposuction to avoid the appearance of saggy skin after the procedure.
Thanks for the question and posting photos!
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