Los Gatos Arm Lift doctors

	Vincent D. Lepore, MD San Jose Plastic Surgeon 2581 Samaritan Drive Suite 102, San Jose		4 answers
	Daryl K. Hoffman, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon 805 El Camino Real Suite A, Palo Alto
	Kirk A. Churukian, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
	C. Gregory Jellinek, MD Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon 15251 National Ave Suite 207 , Los Gatos

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Recent Brachioplasty - 2 Wks Post Op. Small 1' Opening Still Not Healing Quickly... I am doing saline packing on the small wound but is there anything else to speed the healing? Also why are the compression garments worn for 6 wks plus. Thanks in advance

A: Arm lift and post op care

It is not unusual to have small areas of the incision that open or take longer to heal after having an arm lift, or brachioplasty. Keeping the wounds clean and packing are important. A topical antibiotic such as polysporin can also help. It is important to wear the commpresion garments becuse this reduces swelling, which would otherwise slow the healing process and in crease the risk of infection.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon

Not Sure if I Am Supposed to Get Arm Lipo or an Arm Lift? Pictures Included. I am 30 yrs old,124 pds/size 2-4 but my arms seem super flabby and out of proportion with my body. I was obese when I was a child and ever since it seems I have carried excess weight on my arms. I was a size 6-8 until a few months ago and thought that was the problem but now I am starting to believe it is excess skin. I am making an appointment for an augmentation after I have a baby (I am not yet pregnant) and wanted to fix this problem as well but was curious which procedure is needed? Thanks!

A: Arm lift or liposuction?

I agree with my coleagues, given your history of significant weight loss and your photos, you will need to consider an arm lift, or brachioplasty. Liposuction alone will only make the loose and sagging skin worse.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon

Is It Possible to Get a Second Arm Lift? i had arm lift done 4 years ago due to weight loss, i have lost more weight, i was considering another arm lift. can i get another arm lift? i have loose skin.

A: secondary arm lift

Yes it is possible to have a secondary arm lift surgery. Your plastic surgeon will want to evaluate you and discuss the amount of improvement that might be achieved and the risks associated with the procedure. See a specialist who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD

San Jose Plastic Surgeon