Why can't I raise my arms after Liposuction?

July 30, 2017
Asked By:rlois7 in Up North

I'm two weeks post circumferential arm lipo and can't fully Lift my arms above my head. It feels like a tight band pulling in the armpit area. Will this subside? Should I stretch?

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February 22, 2019

Answer: Lifting arms after Liposuction & Aftercare--RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 22, 2019

Answer: Lifting arms after Liposuction & Aftercare--RF treatments (Venus Legacy, Exilis Ultra) Cellutone/zwave, hyperbaric oxygen

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 17, 2017

Answer: Lipsuction: unable to mve arms

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 17, 2017

Answer: Lipsuction: unable to mve arms

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 3, 2017

Answer: Liposuction

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August 3, 2017

Answer: Liposuction

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August 2, 2017

Answer: Arm tightness after liposuction

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Answer: Arm tightness after liposuction

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