I had arm lift 6 months ago and although Iove the way they look, I still have swelling. Its bad enough that when i bend my elbow you can see a crease In my upper arm. When my arms are to my side it (feels) like a fat roll is still there but i know it is the swelling. Can any of you doctors tell me if this is normal? I showed my PS and he says it just takes along time. Is there something else I need to do about this. 6 Months is along time to me. I will try to add a picture for you of each arm.
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December 13, 2018
Answer: Has anyone with a arm lift had this problem?
Thank you for your question regarding what to do with open wounds after an extended arm lift. You must follow up with your plastic surgeon and with their team. His experience would guide you through the healing. Every plastic surgeon has a different way of treating wounds like this. If my...
Thank you for your question about whether your arms are sensitive forever after an arm lift and whether it will be painful to get blood pressure checks. After the initial healing, your arm sensitivity should diminish. Therefore after an arm lift, gives yourself 6-8 weeks before getting your...
Thank you for your question about the possibility of achieving smaller, proportionate arms through a full arm lift combined with liposuction.
Certainly, a full arm lift, or brachioplasty, is designed to address excess skin and fat in the upper arm region. By incorporating liposuction, the...
