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Nervous About Arm Lift/breast Uplift. What Are The Risks/Complications?

asked 7 months ago by cassius in UK
Latest answer by Kamran Khoobehi, MD
Question viewed 107 times
Tags: complexion, nervous, risk

I have been seriously persuing having both these procedures but am now getting cold feet now its time to commit to a surgery date as I am not sure I will come out worse off. I need some independant advice from a surgeon on whether I should abandon these procedures as I am a borderline candidate for the arms - and my breasts are large but hidden in a supportive bra. I'm scared of losing sensation in my arms, limited movements, nerve damage, prominent scarring & Keloids. Can somebody please help?

6 answers to Nervous About Arm Lift/breast Uplift. What Are The Risks/Complications?

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You are not ready for surgery

You have mentioned few concerns that would require more time and evaluations. You need robe ready for surgery and based on your comments you are not.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift

Both are great procedures. Any major procedure on the breast has the potential of causing sensory problems, but overall, less chance than with a breast reduction. The arm lift is a also a good procedure. If you are a borderline candidate, you may only need liposuction. If there is clearly excess skin, then only an arm lift will take care of it. Unfortunately, the problem is the large and potentially thick scar. Most patients, however, are OK with it. ... more
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Nervous About Arm Lift/breast Uplift. What Are The Risks/Complications?

If you are so uncertain as to your being a candidate for these surgeries than by all means do not proceed. Best to obtain a few more in person opinions.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Arm lift and breast lift.

You have listed some of the porential risks, there are others. But they should be minimal if you are otherwise healthy. The best predictor for scarring is how you have healed in the past. Brachioplasty scars can be unsightly! We try to limit them as much as possible, but they will be there. What is your body fat compostion and distribution? What is your skin tone and elasticity? These factors may determine whether you should proceed or not, especially since you state you are a borderline... more
Robert H. Schnarrs, MD

Norfolk Plastic Surgeon
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Arm and Breast Lifting?

Thank you for the question. I am somewhat concerned about your statement about being a “borderline candidate for the arms”. Some words of caution regarding the arm lifting surgery… The arm lifting procedure is a great procedure to remove excess skin and adipose tissue of the upper arms. However, this procedure carries a major drawback: difficult scarring that may require scar revision (more so, in my experience, then other procedures). I have tried... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Considering arm lift and breast lift

There are certain precautionary measures that can be taken to minimize keloid formation. Nerve damage with arm lift is possible, but very unlikely. Arm range of motion should not be affected either if executed properly. And as far as the breast lift scarring, there is a new procedure that is called the Ultimate Breast Lift that does not have the vertical scar and lifts large breasts high and perky. It's worth looking into. I hope this helps, Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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