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This is a short daycase general anaesthetic procedure that involves undergoing liposuction to remove any excess fat this preserves the arms lymphatics. Next, the excess skin is removed and sutured shut with dissolvable sutures. The scar is long and extends from the armpit and finishes just above the elbow joint. The arm is then dressed with a bandage.

After 1 week a wound check is performed and it is recommended to wear a compression garment. The bruising will take up to 3 weeks to settle.

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Wound breakdown
• Poor scarring - stretched scar
• Nerve injury - this can result in altered sensation due to sensory nerve damage
• Revision surgery